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?
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 approximately 80% of world 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?
Thrusters & Propulsion Controls Product Line (PL) supervises the relevant business and provides a link between the market, the internal teams and the external partners. The team controls, develops, supports and promotes the specific Wärtsilä Thruster products and technologies, used on ships all around the World. Specific focus will be given to strategically important ship segments in offshore, cruise and ferries, tugboats, and various merchant vessels.
Due to positive development of the business, we strengthen our Product Sales & Product Management team with a cost engineer.
As
(Senior) Cost Engineer, Thrusters
Depending on your experience level, your role can be adjusted either to be Cost Engineer or Senior Cost Engineer. You will find yourself in the heart of the exciting world of the Maritime industry, working in truly international environment where Wärtsilä is recognised as a global leader in path of decarbonising the industry. Profitable business requires besides excellent products and effective sales, also efficient cost management. As (Senior) Cost Engineer you will be in key role to secure the competitiveness of our thrusters product portfolio.
Preferred location: Drunen, the Netherlands. Alternative locations: Helsinki, Finland (second preference) and Gdańsk, Poland (optional).
What you will be doing
You will ensure the cost competitiveness of our baseline products transverse thrusters, steerable thrusters and retractable thrusters in short and long timespan. You keep the standard product cost structures in our system up-to date ensuring correct pricing in our sales projects. As well you participate in special projects where customisation is needed, and specific cost analyses are needed. You drive the cost structure understanding and cost competitiveness in our organisation and participate in R&D projects and cost-cut initiatives.
Your main responsibilities are to
- Continuously increase and sharpen the holistic cost structure understanding of Thruster products.
- Ensure up-to-date cost information for standard products in Quotation Management System (QMS), both for existing products and new developments
- Participate product development projects as a cost structure expert and drive selection of cost-effective solutions in development
- Share actively product cost structure understanding in organisation and drive cost competitiveness of thruster products.
- Support Non-standard sales projects with cost calculations and cost analysis
- Propose cost reduction activities and projects, and attend to cost-cut actions based on need
Main requirements in this role are:
- Technical background and at least 3 years experience in field of heavy machinery. Your experience can have been collected eg. in function such as purchasing, sourcing, engineering, project delivery or supply management
- Basic understanding of general cost factors of heavy machinery products and delivery.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
- Interest and will to understand and improve cost competitiveness of thruster products
- Capability to co-operate with different stakeholder groups : Engineering, R&D, Sales, Sales tools development, Production, Supply Management, Product Management, Financial Controlling.
- Good communication skills, professional use of English in verbal and writing.
- Earlier experience in Marine business is considered as an asset.
Why you and us?
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 are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. 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. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.
Contact & next steps
We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal.
Please note that applicants will be contacted only after the application period is closed.
Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
Last application date: 31/07/2026
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.
