Quality Documentation Team Leader

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Quality Documentation Team Leader

Wärtsilä is an innovativetechnology company known forbeing 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.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonisedand sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. Want to join the ride?

We are looking for a Quality Documentation Team Leader to join our team in Surgères.

In this key role, you will support the Quality Documentation Manager in coordinating daily operations while ensuring customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and adherence to quality standards. You will play an essential role in leading documentation activities related to refurbished engines and sub-assemblies.

Your responsibilities

Operational leadership

• Plan and coordinate team workload.
• Allocate activities among technicians and engineers.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely completion of documentation deliverables.
• Validate quality files according to operational priorities.
• Monitor KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality documentation

• Ensure component and engine traceability.
• Review and validate refurbishment documentation.
• Follow up on non-conformities and corrective actions.
• Prepare certificates of conformity.
• Draft End of Refurbishment Reports.
• Ensure compliance with packaging and preservation requirements.
• Present quality documentation packages to customers.
• Maintain accurate document archiving within dedicated systems.

What we are looking for

Qualifications and experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent higher education qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Fluent French and professional English skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
• SAP knowledge is considered an advantage.

Skills and competencies

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• High attention to detail and quality mindset.
• Customer-focused and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a team.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Professionalism and ability to handle confidential information.

You will join a highly skilled team and have a direct impact on quality performance, process digitalization, and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to contribute to a business that values continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Occasional travel (approximately 20%) may be required.

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.

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 .