Principal Engineer- SPE Aux

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry (MD); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Principal Supplier Performance Engineer to oversee fabrication of structural and mechanical components at supplier facilities. The role is hybrid with potential remote work in the US and requires 20% travel, including frequent visits to Etna and Cranberry Township, PA HQ sites.

You will lead supplier oversight, coordinate with Supply Chain, Design Engineering and Supplier Quality, identify issues, drive corrective actions, and monitor metrics like

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing or fabrication.
• Experience with fabrication and design of ASME Section VIII pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
• Experience with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, forming, mechanical assembly, NDE and inspection, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish Supplier Oversight Plans to lead submittals, manufacturing, surveillance, inspections and tests.
• Coordinate activities of Westinghouse functions responsible for supplier performance (Supply Chain, Design Engineering, Supplier Quality Oversight).
• Identify and elevate supplier issues, risks, and quality events.
• Promote prompt resolution of issues by coordinating activities, communications, and corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (On-Time Delivery, Quality issues, Deviation Notices) and implement corrective actions.
• Manage internal and external corrective action requests, performing cause analyses and verification of actions.

Skills

Supplier performance management

ASME VIII knowledge

NDE & inspection

Reading drawings & specs

Machining/welding/forming

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering / welding / manufacturing

Job description

About the role:

As a Principal Supplier Performance Engineer, you will support the fabrication of structural and mechanical components at supplier facilities. We have three opportunities to support the suppliers for our AP1000 manufacturing project. This is a hybrid role with consideration to be remote within the US with 20% travel required. You will support frequent onsite visits to our Etna and Cranberry Township, PA HQ sites. You will report to the APx Supply Chain, Major Mechanical SPx Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accomplish Supplier Oversight Plans to lead completion of critical document submittals, manufacturing activities, surveillance (witness and hold) points, inspections, and functional tests. Ensure vendor compliance with critical requirements.
• Coordinate activities of Westinghouse functions responsible for driving supplier performance including Supply Chain, Design Engineering, and Supplier Quality Oversight
• Identify and elevate supplier issues, risks, and quality events.
• Promote prompt resolution of issues by coordinating activities, issuing communications, and identifying partners to ensure prompt identification of impacted products, disposition of issues, and implementation of corrective action
• Monitor main supplier performance metrics (On-Time Delivery, Quality issues, Deviation Notices) to identify negative performance trends and implement causal analysis, corrective actions, and Supplier Improvement Plans to reduce issues.
• Manage internal and external (supplier) corrective action requests, performing cause analyses and verifying completion of preventative and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing or fabrication
• Bachelor's degree in engineering mechanical, Welding, or Manufacturing disciplines
• Experience preferred in the Power Generation or Nuclear Industries but could be in any of the following industries: Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Refineries, Offshore Oil Production Platforms, Ship Building, Manufacturing Plants
• Experience with fabrication and design of ASME Section VIII pressure vessels and heat exchangers
• Experience in manufacturing processes including machining (turning, milling), welding, forming, mechanical assembly, NDE and inspection, and testing
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality Plans
• Read drawings and specifications made to ASME standard

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

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