ICS Quality Assurance Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Global Recognition Programs

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking an IC Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the Quality Assurance program for its Instrumentation & Control Systems (ICS) organization. The role involves governing quality processes, providing QA support, and leading a global team of Quality Engineers.

Located in Warrendale, PA, the position requires on-site attendance 2-3 days a week. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management and have 7+ years of relevant experience in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance
• Demonstrated leadership in regulated environments
• Experience with audits and corrective action programs

Responsibilities

• Own and govern the Quality Assurance program for IC organization
• Coordinate with Supply Chain for quality oversight
• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers

Skills

Leadership of enterprise Quality Assurance programs

Nuclear and industrial quality standards knowledge

Experience in corrective action programs

Partnership skills across functions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Job description

About the role

As the IC Quality Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for owning and governing the Quality Assurance program for Westinghouse's Instrumentation & Control Systems (ICS) organization. You will ensure that IC quality processes and controls align with Westinghouse's Quality Management System and all applicable regulatory, customer, and industry requirements. Additionally, you will provide enterprise quality governance and day‑to‑day QA support across IC's engineering, manufacturing, site operations, project delivery, supplier quality, and software activities. Acting as a key link between corporate Quality programs and IC operations, you will lead a global team of Quality Engineers and serve as the primary interface with regulators, customers, and internal stakeholders. The goal is to drive consistent compliance, a strong nuclear safety culture, and continuous improvement across IC.

You will report to the Sr. Director of IC QEHSO and will be based out of our Warrendale, PA location, although other Westinghouse locations will be considered. This is a mobile position that requires on‑site presence 2–3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and govern the Quality Assurance program for the IC organization, ensuring alignment with Westinghouse QMSA and applicable regulatory, customer, and industry requirements
• Ensure effective deployment and execution of quality processes supporting engineering, manufacturing, site operations, and project delivery
• Provide day‑to‑day quality leadership and operational support to IC sites, factories, and project teams to enable compliant execution and issue resolution
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure supplier and vendor quality oversight, including qualification, surveillance, issue resolution, and performance improvement
• Own IC participation in regulatory, licensing, customer, and certification activities, including preparation, interface, and follow‑up actions
• Lead the Corrective Action Program (CAP) for IC, including issue screening, prioritization, trend analysis, and effectiveness of corrective actions
• Establish and maintain quality metrics, trend reporting, and dashboards (e.g., CAP trends, audit results) to drive risk visibility and continuous improvement
• Plan, coordinate, and support internal, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits, ensuring readiness, execution support, and closure of findings
• Ensure execution of self‐assessments and quality program reviews to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities
• Govern certification and qualification programs applicable to IC quality activities, including tester certifications and calibration program oversight
• Quality Governance & Representation: Provide quality and CI representation in IC development programs
• Serve as IC Quality advocate in Westinghouse governance processes. This includes LOA reviews and development project stage gates, ensuring quality considerations (e.g., regulatory compliance, design for reliability, supplier quality, etc.) are addressed in early project phases.
• Provide oversight of Software Quality Assurance, ensuring appropriate governance, resourcing, and alignment with Westinghouse software quality requirements through dedicated or matrixed resources
• Lead and develop a global team of Quality Engineers, setting priorities, building capability, and ensuring consistent execution across regions
• Promote a strong quality and nuclear safety culture, reinforcing accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the IC organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related discipline
• 7+ years of experience
• Demonstrated leadership of enterprise Quality Assurance programs in regulated, engineering‑intensive environments
• Working knowledge of nuclear and industrial quality standards (e.g., QMSA, NQA1, ISO 9001 / ISO 19443) and their practical application
• Experience governing and executing corrective action programs, including issue screening, causal analysis, trending, and effectiveness reviews
• Experience leading internal, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits, including audit preparation, execution support, and closure
• Strong partnership skills across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Licensing functions
• Experience developing and leading quality engineering teams; setting priorities and building capability
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and software quality assurance concepts to provide governance and oversight

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well‑being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work‑life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $112,000.00 to $140,500.00 per year.

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