Ready to lead engineering excellence in pressure parts?

Join Valmet’s Pulp, Energy, and Circularity business area, where we provide technologies and lifecycle services for pulp mills, biomass energy, and emission control. We drive efficient fiber use, renewable energy, and circular solutions to cut environmental impact and boost resource value globally.

As a Lead Engineer, you will take ownership of pressure parts engineering for recovery and power boiler projects as well as boiler rebuilds. You coordinate pressure parts engineering globally and hold responsibility for the sub‑project’s budget, schedule, and quality.

This position is located preferably at our Tampere office, but Raisio or another Valmet location in Finland, might also be possible.

What you’ll do

• Lead pressure parts engineering for recovery and power boilers, including basic and detail design phases.
• Provide input data for other disciplines and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Work as a sub-project lead with responsibility for budget, schedule, resources, quality, and progress reporting.
• Proactively communicate and drive the project forward with engineering team members and other stakeholders.
• Resolve technical questions related to manufacturing and erection globally.
• Participate in product technology development initiatives.

Expectations for you

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc. or M.Sc.).
• 5+ years’ proven experience in machine and equipment design, experience with boiler pressure parts and structures is an advantage.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and E3D plant design software.
• Fluent in English and Finnish, both spoken and written
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel globally to manufacturing workshops and project sites (Europe, China, India).

To succeed in this role

You need strong expertise in mechanical engineering. Hands-on experience with design tools and standards is essential, along with the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across functions. Attention to detail combined with a big-picture mindset will help you succeed.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through

Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly

Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety

Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

You will join a dedicated and skilled engineering team working on impactful global projects in a friendly, supportive environment with diverse responsibilities and great opportunities to grow. We value our employees and offer a variety of local benefits, modern work tools, and a range of learning opportunities.

Want to know more?

If you have questions about the role, please contact Anne-Mari Soininen, Manager, Pressure Parts Engineering, by phone +358 40765 1504 preferably on Friday, 23 January between 9:00 and 12:00, or on Thursday, 29 January between 13:00 and 16:00.

Please fill in the electronic application form as soon as possible, but no later than February 8th, 2026. Please attach your CV and salary request. Please kindly note that we do not accept applications or CVs via email.

We’ll use a variety of selection methods in the recruitment process, e.g. video screening, personality questionnaires, ability tests and interviews.

We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a smoke-free Workplace.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

Join the team – and lead the way with us!

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