Senior Supplier Performance Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Italia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Canteen

Performance bonus

Welfare Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Italy SpA is seeking an AP1000 Senior Supplier Performance Engineer to lead manufacturing readiness and supplier capability assessments for critical mechanical components of a nuclear reactor design.

You will ensure manufacturing feasibility, mitigate risks, and drive supplier performance in collaboration with engineering, supply chain and supplier quality teams on-site in Chieti with some travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years in heavy fabrication including welding and machining.
• Experience with large steel components in regulated industries.
• Lead supplier engagements and project management experience.
• Knowledge of nondestructive testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier oversight activities and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Develop and execute Supplier Oversight Plans for submissions and surveillance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive performance and resolve issues.
• Perform supplier capability assessments on processes, risk and capacity.
• Drive development and qualification initiatives including CAPA.

Skills

Supplier engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Nondestructive testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PPAP

New Product Introduction

Job description

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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. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About the role:

As an AP1000 Senior Supplier Performance Engineer, you will lead manufacturing readiness and supplier capability assessments for critical mechanical components supporting one of the world\'s most advanced nuclear reactor designs. You will ensure manufacturing feasibility, mitigate production risks, and drive supplier performance across complex, highly regulated environments. Your role will involve close collaboration with engineering, supply chain, and supplier quality teams, along with on-site supplier engagement to drive manufacturing readiness, resolve issues, and ensure supplier performance.

You will report to the Supplier Performance Manager and be located in Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. This is an on-site role with expected residency at a supplier location in Chieti and occasional travel within Italy and Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier oversight activities, including on-site and remote monitoring, to ensure compliance with technical and quality requirements
• Develop and execute Supplier Oversight Plans to manage document submissions, manufacturing processes, inspections, tests, and surveillance activities
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Design Engineering, Supplier Quality) to drive supplier performance and resolve issues efficiently
• Perform supplier capability assessments to evaluate manufacturing processes, risk, capacity, and compliance with industry codes and standards
• Drive supplier development and qualification initiatives, including gap identification, process improvements, and corrective action implementation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in an Engineering discipline
• 5+ years experience in heavy fabrication environments including welding and machining of large mechanical components, with basic understanding of mechanical principles
• Experience manufacturing large steel components (e.g., pressure vessels) within regulated industries such as nuclear or aerospace
• Experience leading supplier engagements, supplier development programs (e.g., PPAP or New Product Introduction), and project management activities
• Technical familiarity with nondestructive testing methods (PT, UT, MT, RT)
• Fluency in both Italian and English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to work on-site at a supplier location in Chieti, with occasional travel within Italy and Europe

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 €44,500 to €57,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in Italy can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• 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.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

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

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