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 always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  
  
We are looking for a Release Coordinator with a main responsibility for materials release and change management. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland. We offer the possibility of hybrid remote work. 
  
Your role and responsibilities:
 
As a Release Coordinator, you are responsible for handling design change management for 4-stroke products and maintaining solid communication with global stakeholders. In practice, this means close cooperation with Project Management, Production, Purchasing, Design Management and other functions. You will be leading the weekly design release meeting with the target to communicate and implement design changes for 4-strokes projects in factories globally. We are also developing and improving our processes and way of working, so we can ensure that you will also have a role in continuous improvement actions and other development streams. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of the Release and Specification management team in Global Planning with diverse expertise.
 
Requirements for the position: 

• Prepare the release meeting agenda, chair weekly Product Release Meetings and provide clear MoM from the meetings
• Analyse CNs (change notices) and coordinate actions based on the analysis
• Collaborate with stakeholders in case of unclarities with release & change management
• Participate in various development projects and continuous improvement related to release & change management agreed with the line manager
• Maintain close cooperation with Project management, production, sourcing, design management and other functions

 
Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have: 
 

• B.Sc. in engineering or equivalent
• Good knowledge of MS Office, ERP systems (SAP) and PDM (Teamcenter)
• Strong team working skills 
• Excellent command of English and Finnish 
• Knowledge of 4-stroke engines and ability to understand technical drawings

  
Why you and us?   
  
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.   
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.  
You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   
  
Contact & next steps:
  
Please submit your application before the application deadline 22 of January 2025 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
 
In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to: 

Niko Latva
Manager, Release & Change Management
niko.latva@wartsila.com
 
Kennet Ehnvall
GM, Release and Specification Management
kennet.ehnvall@wartsila.com

Last application date: 22/01/2025 

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. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed. 

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Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.