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 looking for a Lead Engineer, Mechanical to join our Product Data Management & Portfolio Maintenance team in Drunen (The Netherlands). In this role, you will be at the center of design, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of our global Thrusters product portfolio.

As Lead Engineer, Mechanical – Thrusters PDM & Portfolio Maintenance, you are accountable for the technical integrity, lifecycle readiness, and continuous improvement of the thruster portfolio. You will lead portfolio maintenance and ensure high-quality, reliable product data and configurations that enable efficient engineering, manufacturing, and service delivery.

You will lead standardization and digitalization initiatives, strengthen data-driven engineering practices, and improve efficiency across the product lifecycle.

In this role, you act as a key interface between Product Development and Project Engineering, ensuring product readiness, fast decision-making, and strong cross-functional alignment across global stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities

Maintain the mechanical design integrity and technical performance of the assigned thruster product portfolio
Ensure products and configurations are accurate, up to date, and compliant across the full lifecycle over different product groups
Review and approve mechanical designs, 3D models, and engineering drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Ensure high-quality product structures, configurations, and documentation
Ensure reliable and consistent product data, enabling efficient engineering, manufacturing, and service delivery
Lead and coordinate portfolio maintenance activities
Safeguard lifecycle readiness across different product groups (updates, improvements, phase-in/phase-out)
Collaborate with production locations and Technical Services to evaluate nonconformities and implement quality improvements
Lead or contribute to technical projects and cost optimization initiatives
Define project teams, establish project plans, and ensure structured follow-up
Set priorities and coordinate activities for team members and external partners
Ensure timely and high-quality execution in a matrix organization
Act as the link between Product Development and Project Engineering where technical support and product readiness is to be guaranteed in a fast and agile manner
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, service, and engineering stakeholders
Publish and present technical findings to validate findings, support decision-making, and reinforce engineering credibility
Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and modularization initiatives
Benchmark and implement best practices across teams and locations
Standardize workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability
Promote a data-driven engineering culture within the team
Enable usage of digital tools (PLM/PDM, scripts, dashboards) to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency
Mentor engineers and support capability development within the team for sustainable long-term competence growth
Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous learning across the organization

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Marine Engineering or a related field
Knowledge of the maritime industry or system integration is considered an advantage
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in a comparable engineering, product, or portfolio role
Experience with 3D CAD tools (e.g., NX) and familiarity with PLM/PDM systems such as Teamcenter
Strong attention to detail with a structured and practical approach to problem-solving and decision-making
Proven experience in leading projects and project teams within an international matrix organization
Experience in project planning, coordination, and budgeting
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver results
Strong interest in automation and continuous improvement, with a focus on eliminating repetitive work
Experience in data visualization and dashboards
Experience with programming or scripting (e.g., Python, VBA, Excel macros) to automate engineering workflows
Familiarity with leveraging digital and AI tools in engineering environments is preferred
Strong communicator and team player with the ability to collaborate across functions and locations
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Key Competencies

Structured and quality-focused mindset
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective stakeholder management and communication
Ability to work in global and cross-functional teams
Proactive and ownership-driven mindset

Why Join This Role

Opportunity to shape and maintain a critical thruster product portfolio
Exposure to global stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and service
Drive digital transformation and data-driven engineering practices
Contribute to innovation, cost optimization, and lifecycle excellence

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.

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

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.

Last application date: 31/10/2026

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.

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Lead Engineer, Mechanical - Thrusters PDM & Portfolio Maintenance

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