Specification Engineer

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

Wärtsilä Marine Power, Global Planning, is looking for a Specification Engineer to join the Specification Management team. This opportunity is offered permanently and is located in Vaasa, Finland.

Specification Management is an internal function of Global Planning. Our common target is to ensure that produced engines include sold options and all deliveries will be completed according to the delivery schedules. We can provide a great supportive working atmosphere with highly motivated professionals in a solid cooperative team where you can also always feel free to discuss and share your ideas. You will work as one of the key persons in the middle of order to delivery process where you can see your personal performance results in practice. We are developing as a company and improving our processes and way of working all the time, so we can ensure that you will also have a role in continuous improvement actions and other development streams.
 
This is a unique opportunity - are you ready to jump on board?
 
As a Specification Engineer, your work will focus on:

•    Creating and maintaining engine technical specifications and bill of materials according to the inputs from separate stakeholders and organizations for customer deliveries 
•    Close cooperation with Project Management, Production, Material Management, Technology and other supportive functions
•    Engine specifications and bill of materials to be created and maintained according to the production program
•    Provide As-Manufactured bill of materials of completed deliveries for Service use
•    Design release implementation process
 
To meet the below requirements will enable you to shine in this role:

•    B.Sc. in Engineering, or equivalent
•    Demonstrable knowledge of MS-office, ERP systems (SAP) and PDM systems (Teamcenter) 
•    Design for manufacturing and manufacturing bill of material experience
•    Ability to read and understand technical drawings
•    Knowledge of Project management
•    Previous experience with 4-stroke engine products
•    Fluency in English and Finnish, both written and verbal
•    Team player who engages and collaborates with others to deliver results
 
Why you and us?
 
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We dare to see opportunities and take initiative. 
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. 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.  

Contact & next steps:
 
Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline 20.6.2025, by submitting your application through our career portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process all the way.   
 
Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to:
Kennet Ehnvall
GM, Release and Specification Management
Release & Specification Management kennet.ehnvall@wartsila.com
 
Timo Kyrönlahti
Manager, Specification Management
timo.kyronlahti@wartsila.com

Last application date: 20/06/2025 

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.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. 

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 legislation is followed.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.