Principal Quality Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Global Recognition and Service

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC seeks a Principal Quality Engineer to provide technical leadership for I&C projects, software lifecycles, and QA oversight in a nuclear context. You will ensure compliance with contract and industry standards, mentor QA staff, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and suppliers.

The role requires expertise in regulatory standards (10 CFR, ASME NQA-1, ISO 19443), audits, supplier quality, and cross-functional risk management; domestic and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• 8+ years experience in commercial nuclear power or similar highly regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of regulations and standards (10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1, ISO 19443).
• Experience with audits, assessments, corrective action, supplier quality, or complex quality oversight.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Lead Auditor or ASQ certification preferred.
• Experience with nuclear I&C, digital systems, software QA, or IV&V a plus.
• Experience with supplier quality, commercial-grade dedication, manufacturing quality, or project quality assurance preferred.
• Experience supporting customer, regulatory, or third-party audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA planning and oversight for I&C projects, software lifecycle activities.
• Interpret/regulate standards and customer specifications, and QA requirements.
• Develop and review project quality plans, procedures, surveillance plans, audit plans.
• Provide QA oversight across engineering, software, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and projects.
• Lead or support audits, surveillances, self-assessments, supplier assessments, audit-readiness.
• Lead QA involvement in corrective actions, root cause, and effectiveness reviews.
• Represent I&C QA during customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Identify quality risks and drive cross-functional resolution.
• Analyze quality performance and operating experience for improvements.
• Mentor Quality Engineers on requirements, problem solving, and QA programs.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory expertise

Audits & corrective actions

Risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Principal Quality Engineer at Westinghouse, you will provide technical leadership and independent quality assurance oversight for products and services for the commercial nuclear power industry, including instrumentation & control (I&C) systems, software, and project quality management. You will help assure effective, efficient implementation of the Westinghouse Quality Management System with a focus on compliance with applicable customer contractual, regulatory, and industry requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to influence complex nuclear I&C work, collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, customers, and suppliers, and mentor developing quality professionals.

You will report to the IC Quality Assurance Manager and be located at our Warrendale, PA facility in a hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead quality assurance planning and oversight for I&C projects execution, products realization, and software lifecycle activities.
• Interpret and apply applicable regulatory and industry consensus standards, examples including 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1, customer specifications, and Westinghouse quality requirements.
• Interact with multi-functional teams to develop and review project quality plans, procedures, surveillance plans, audit plans, and related quality documentation.
• Provide quality oversight of engineering, software lifecycle, procurement, commercial-grade dedication, manufacturing, inspection, testing, and project activities.
• Lead or support audits, surveillances, self-assessments, supplier assessments, and audit-readiness activities.
• Lead quality involvement in corrective action and nonconformance processes, including cause evaluation, corrective actions, closure, and effectiveness reviews when required.
• Represent I&C Quality Assurance during customer, regulatory, certification, and third-party audits or reviews.
• Identify and communicate quality and compliance risks and work across functions to drive appropriate resolution.
• Analyze quality performance and operating experience to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Mentor Quality Engineers and other personnel in quality requirements, problem solving, audit readiness, and effective quality program implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in commercial nuclear power, or a similar highly regulated industry, e.g., energy, aerospace, defense.
• Working knowledge of commercial nuclear power regulations and industry quality consensus standards, examples including 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, and ASME NQA-1, ISO 19443.
• Experience with audits, assessments, corrective action, supplier quality, or complex quality oversight.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating technical, contractual, and quality requirements and making informed decisions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Lead Auditor or ASQ certification preferred
• Experience with nuclear instrumentation and control systems, digital systems, software quality assurance, or independent verification and validation a plus.
• Experience with supplier quality, commercial-grade dedication, manufacturing quality, or project quality assurance preferred.
• Experience supporting customer, regulatory, or third-party audits preferred.

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 - $129,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

• 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

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

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

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.