Esa Kaarakainen

Esa Kaarakainen currently serves as Production Technology Manager at Valmet, with responsibilities focused on developing technology for FWS products and enhancing quality and productivity across global fiber workshop locations since September 2021. Prior experience includes a tenure at ABB Marine and Ports from April 2014 to September 2021, where Esa held roles as Purchasing Manager, Lead Engineer, and Purchasing Engineer, overseeing procurement processes and technical project management related to propulsion solutions. Esa's career began at Erive-Metalli Oy as a Production and Procurement Engineer from September 2011 to March 2014, managing supplier relationships and production planning. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from LUT University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Production Engineering from JAMK University of Applied Sciences.