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Hydraulic Supplier Development Engineer

At Kongsberg Maritime, we are transforming the future of sustainable oceans through innovation, technology, and collaboration. Behind every vessel, propulsion system, and integrated solution stands a network of highly capable suppliers who help us deliver reliability, safety, and performance to customers worldwide.

We are looking for a Hydraulic Supplier Development Engineer who is passionate about engineering excellence, supplier relationship, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing global suppliers, and seeing your work make a tangible impact on products operating around the world, this could be your next career move.

As a Hydraulic Supplier Development Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and strengthening our global supplier network for hydraulic systems and components. You will work at the intersection of engineering, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing, helping suppliers achieve world-class standards while ensuring our products continue to meet the highest expectations for reliability and performance.

This is not just a supplier quality role. It is an opportunity to influence technology, shape supplier strategies, and drive long-term business success.

What you will be doing

  • Develop and manage suppliers for quality aspects across the global hydraulic supply chain.
  • Drive supplier capability, quality, delivery performance, and continuous improvement through audits, technical reviews, and development initiatives.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to ensure manufacturability, product quality, and successful new product introductions.
  • Strengthen supply chain resilience through risk mitigation, supplier development, and sustainability initiatives.

We think you should have
You combine technical expertise with the ability to influence and develop others. You are comfortable challenging suppliers, facilitating improvements, and building trust-based relationships.

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or hydraulic engineering.
  • Good understanding of hydraulic systems and industrial manufacturing processes.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in an international environment.
  • Experience within maritime, offshore, heavy machinery, automation, or industrial equipment industries is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of quality methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, FAIR, 8D, Lean, or Six Sigma.
  • Willingness to travel to supplier locations when needed.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Why join us

  • Make an impact – Help shape technologies that power vessels and marine operations worldwide.
  • Work globally – Collaborate with suppliers, engineers, and manufacturing teams across an international network.
  • Grow your career – Develop your technical and supplier management expertise within a global technology leader.
  • Drive innovation – Contribute to sustainable maritime solutions through advanced technology and continuous improvement.
  • Be empowered – Join a culture built on trust, collaboration, and opportunities to make a real difference.

What we can offer you
With us, you will be offered a competitive salary, a good benefit package, flexible working hours, and good development opportunities in an international environment. In accordance with our remote work policy, you have the opportunity to work remotely for part of your working time. By choosing Kongsberg Maritime, you will work in an inspiring and safe work environment with sustainable and high-quality solutions for the future.

Where you will be working
This role is preferably based in Rauma, Finland, or Kraków, Poland, although Turku and Espoo, Finland, may also be considered for the right candidate.

Interested in knowing more?
Contact Sanna Kinnunen, SDE Manager, Supply Chain – Thrusters by calling +358504079176 during:
11.11. 8 – 11 am
17.11. 8-12 am
25.11. 8 – 11 am

Ready to make waves?
If you are motivated by technical challenges, passionate about supplier development, and excited about contributing to world-class maritime solutions, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help build the supplier partnerships that power the future of sustainable oceans.
Please send in your application through our Careers page by 29.11.2026. Please note, that we will review applications already during application period.

Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in maritime technology. We deliver advanced solutions to the merchant fleet, offshore, fishing, and naval vessels, setting new standards for safe, efficient, and sustainable operations - both for new builds and existing fleets. In close collaboration with customers and research environments, we develop technology that solves real challenges at sea. Today, more than 30,000 vessels operate with our systems on board. Kongsberg Maritime has more than 8,300 employees in 35 countries.

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.