Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834.

Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work.

We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a

Quality Assurance Manager (m / f / d)

to join our team working for a better future.

The preferred location for the position is in Hamburg, Germany.

What you will be doing

The Quality Assurance Manager supports the implementation of the quality management requirements defined in the relevant standards and company regulations.

The quality management consists of three parts :

1. Definition of Quality Objectives by Project Management

The quality objectives of the project must be defined and communicated. This is the only way to perform the necessary and planned quality-related progress control and deviation analysis.

The overall quality and project objectives must be broken down and specified in measurable terms. Other stakeholder objectives must also be considered.

2. Quality Planning

Control measures and actions are required to achieve the quality objectives.

The following actions should be taken :

• Preparation of quality management plans for the projects
• Preparation of quality assurance plans for projects
• Support in the sales phase (contract content, specifications) regarding qualitative and normative requirements

3. Quality Control

The Quality Assurance Manager and the project manager jointly monitor whether the measures from the quality management and quality assurance plans have been implemented in the required quality.

If deviations from the previously jointly defined measurement values are detected, they must jointly take countermeasures.

As Quality Assurance Manager your work will focus on these responsibilities :

• Planning, definition, and control of QA activities based on customer requirements, classification societies, certification bodies and required standards (ISO, AQAP) or internal regulations
• Responsible customer contact for all quality issues
• Prepare reliability and failure analysis for system deliveries according to general engineering rules, contractual requirements and / or classification society requirements
• Assist in the preparation and execution of quality assurance acceptance tests (FAT, HAT, SAT) for civil and military projects
• Reviewing and evaluating the quality status of suppliers during the selection process
• Planning and monitoring of QA activities during production, including suppliers
• Monitoring the quality level of product and system deliveries and supporting acceptance tests, both internally and with suppliers
• Planning, execution, and control of QA activities for integration and support of acceptance in the delivery process
• Support the execution of root cause analysis in case of deviations
• Support with complex and difficult complaints and claims
• Reporting and analysis of compliance with agreed actions
• Contribute to business unit QA KPIs
• Develop measures to reduce warranty costs
• Communicate and report quality issues to the appropriate solution or product owner and ensure follow-up activities

You will shine in this role, when you have :

• Completed technical studies (Master, Bachelor)
• Qualification as Quality Assurance Representative
• 3-4 years technical project planning or order execution
• 2-3 years as quality assurance representative for relevant products
• Good knowledge of all relevant standards and regulations, especially in the field of military business
• Knowledge of design processes in the shipbuilding or marine equipment industry
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Fluent German language skills
• Experience in cost optimization
• SAP knowledge
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
• Willingness to travel

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation.

We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more.

We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely.

That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for.

Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Arne Melzer, General Manager QEHS & Operational Excellence, through email with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date : 01 / 09 / 2024

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities;

everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

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