What are the responsibilities and job description for the NPI Material Coordinator position at Wärtsilä?
Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all.
The position is located in Herndon, VA and will be a onsite role.
Accountabilities:
Why you and us:
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. 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.
We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.
Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers
Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.
Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.
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The position is located in Herndon, VA and will be a onsite role.
Accountabilities:
- NPI material coordinator is responsible for ensuring timely supply of materials for prototype builds and other needs of Wärtsilä Energy Storage and Optimization Product Development programs. NPI material coordinator supports engineering with material availability management and preparing purchases. He/she will follow-up all necessary actions and communicate between supplier and Wärtsilä team.
- Working directly with engineering team to ensure timely procurement of materials for prototype builds in the lab.
- Participating in sending RFQ's for electrical and mechanical material to suppliers and distributors.
- Ensuring the Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders will be placed in time to suppliers.
- Physically receiving incoming shipments, logging material / making goods receipts, controlling inventory documents to make sure quantities are correct. Delivering material to the appropriate person or storing materials to agreed location.
- Ensuring shipments are made from Herndon to suppliers or contract manufacturers.
- Managing inventory of important prototype material and equipment.
- Assisting in procurement of material or labor for the lab or lab expansion with direction from NPI Sourcing Manager.
- Working directly with NPI Sourcing Manager and engineering to engage and support in prototype builds.
- Assisting with obtaining information from new suppliers and drafting NDA's.
- Assisting with timely approval of supplier invoices, solving potential issues.
- Minimum 2 years of experience of material procurement or inventory / material management.
- Experience in working with product development and new product introduction (NPI).
- Strong communication & written skills.
- Experience in using MS Office products (Excel), inventory management control and purchasing systems.
- Strong analytical, quantitative and mathematical skills.
- Systematic work approach.
- Ability to multi-task and work in fast pace, dynamic and changing environment.
- Fluent in written and spoken English language.
- Knowledge of electrical or electro-mechanical components is preferred.
- We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
- We have an amazing team, hardworking and talented team. We have a clear purpose to exist and significantly growing business. We are passionate about the work we do and hope to find a colleague with a shared passion for energy storage technologies and a sustainable future.
- We offer you an independent, challenging and responsible role in a global organization.
- You will work with large network of energy storage professionals and have a support of a great team and an open and friendly work environment.
Why you and us:
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. 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.
We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.
Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers
Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.
Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.
#esocareers
#wärtsiläenergy
