Senior Supplier Performance Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Monfalcone; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Canteen

Performance bonus

Welfare Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Community service participation

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Italy SpA is seeking a Senior Supplier Performance Engineer to optimize supplier performance across critical components and systems. You will combine hands-on manufacturing engineering with supplier oversight to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The role reports to the NSSS SPX Manager and is based in Italy. It is 100% remote with frequent trips to suppliers in northern Italy (about 40% of the year). Hybrid options may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical/Material Engineering or related field.
• Experience with forging, forming, machining and other complex fabrication processes.
• At least 7 years in manufacturing environments; nuclear/naval/aerospace/defense experience preferred; foundries or metalworking considered.
• Proficiency in English and Italian.
• Experience dialoguing with clients or suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for supplier manufacturing processes including forging, forming, machining, bending and material testing.
• Monitor supplier manufacturing activities to ensure compliance with technical, quality and contractual requirements.
• Maintain visibility of production progress, milestones, risks and supporting adherence to the schedule.
• Identify and assess manufacturing process issues and supplier performance risks; drive recovery actions.
• Lead resolution of supplier technical issues, deviations and SCARs with root cause analysis.
• Assess supplier capability, readiness and capacity; communicate risks and actions to partners.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Develop risk-based oversight strategies including technical surveillance and inspection points.

Skills

English proficiency

Italian proficiency

Education

University Degree in Mechanical/Material Engineering or related

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 a Senior Supplier Performance Engineer you will be in charge of supplier's performance optimization. You will combine hands-on manufacturing engineering with structured supplier oversight to ensure that critical components and systems are produced safely, compliantly, and following quality and delivery commitments. You will follow critical manufacturing activities, resolve technical issues at source, and maintain direct visibility of execution.

You will report to the APS Supply Chain NSSS SPX Manager and be located at Italy. You will work 100% remotly with frequent business trips to suppliers and sub- suppliers in northern Italy (40% per year).

We encourage candidates living in the area of Piacenza-Milano-Brescia to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for supplier manufacturing processes including, forging, forming, machining, bending and material testing
• Monitor supplier manufacturing activities to ensure compliance with approved critical technical, quality, and contractual requirements
• Maintain visibility of production progress, milestones, risks and supporting adherence to the agreed schedule
• Identify and assess manufacturing process issues, and supplier performance risks, driving recovery actions
• Lead the resolution of supplier technical issues, deviations, and SCARs, ensuring root cause analysis, and disposition implementation
• Assess supplier capability, readiness and capacity, communicating risks and required actions to relevant partners
• Build working relationships with suppliers and our teams
• Develop risk-based oversight strategies, including technical surveillance and inspection points

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering or a related engineering discipline;
• Knowledge of complex component fabrication processes such as forging, forming, machining;
• At least 7 years of experience working in manifacturing environments, preferibly in the nuclear, naval, aerospace, or defence sector. We also consider experiences in foundries or metalwork;
• Knowledge of technical and manufacturing documentation and engineering drawings, verify its correct implementation during fabrication;
• Proficiency in English and Italian;
• Professional experience dialoguing directly with clients or supplier;

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 €44.500,00 to €57.000,00 per year.

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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