Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Laveer Engineering; Monfalcone; In loco; EUR 51.800 - 64.900; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Attractive remuneration

Hybrid work options

Performance bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Westinghouse Electric Italy SpA is looking for a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality activities and ensure compliance with standards. The role is hybrid, based in Monfalcone, requiring onsite work three days a week. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and over five years of experience in supplier quality roles.

The salary range is between €51,800 and €64,900 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include a performance bonus and a peer-to-peer recognition program.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience as a Supplier Quality Professional or in a similar role.
• NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor experience is desirable.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally required.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement supplier oversight plans for quality compliance.
• Resolve supplier quality issues affecting product quality.
• Monitor progress to achieve quality goals within constraints.

Conoscenze

Supplier Quality Professional

Inspection tools (calipers, gauges, etc.)

Audit experience

Quality management system (ISO 9001, AS9100)

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Requisition Number: 32431
Company: Westinghouse Electric Italy SpA
Location: Monfalcone, IT

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative, we think differently, and we reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About the Role

As a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, you will perform supplier quality activities including audits/assessments, surveys, inspections, oversight, and verification at Westinghouse supplier facilities. You will be part of the APX Supplier Quality Team with a specific focus on suppliers providing ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code materials and components for the AP1000 Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS). You will report to the Senior Manager, Supplier Quality NSSS. This is a hybrid position based in Monfalcone, Italy, requiring onsite presence three days per week. Relocation assistance is provided for eligible candidates. Applicants based in European Union countries are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier surveillance and oversight plans to ensure compliance with quality and technical standards.
• Resolve supplier quality issues which adversely impact product quality.
• Perform independent assessments and oversight to confirm that suppliers have established and implemented an effective quality management system that ensures nuclear safety‑related and/or ASME B&PV Code Section III materials and components meet all quality, regulatory, and customer requirements specified in purchasing documents.
• Monitor progress to achieve established quality goals within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Create certification documents that identify the procurement requirements met by the purchased material or equipment, such as codes, standards, and other specifications imposed by Westinghouse customers, for major equipment and components.
• Lead assessments of the global supply base to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes and standards.
• Evaluate supplier quality plans and processes to verify compliance with quality and technical requirements defined by Westinghouse Engineering.
• Apply advanced quality control techniques and statistical methods to collect deficiency information, identify failure causes and trends, rate performance, and measure the effectiveness of supplier QA programs and internal processes.
• Write detailed segments of QA plans/programs according to current U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Westinghouse and customer QA standards for nuclear and non‑nuclear facilities.
• Implement policies on scope and retention requirements of quality assurance documentation.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as a Supplier Quality Professional or similar role is required.
• NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor experience is desirable.
• Proficiency in using inspection tools such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, and specialized testing equipment (IM&TE) is desirable.
• Competency with generating, reviewing, approving, and archiving electronic quality documents and records.
• Audit and supplier source surveillance experience is required.
• Experience operating within a formal quality management system (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, ASME NQA‑1) is required.
• Valid passport (or ability to obtain one) is required, as is ability to travel internationally.
• Up to 40–50% travel per month to supplier sites is required.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The gross base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be €51,800 to €64,900 per year.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration
• Peer‑to‑peer recognition program
• Hybrid work options
• Canteen
• Performance bonus
• Welfare Plan
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities
• Community service events and other team‑building activities to strengthen bonds and inspire each other.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.