Principal Quality Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition programs

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA, is looking for a Principal Quality Specialist to establish, implement, and maintain the Westinghouse Quality Management System at the project level, including Project Quality Plans and procedures.

You will report to the Manager, AP300 & AP1000 Quality Assurance, work in a hybrid arrangement with on-site collaboration, and lead or participate in audits, surveillances, self‑assessments, and design reviews across APX projects.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent (preferably technical).
• Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience.
• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, fabrication and testing work processes.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality management of APX projects, including schedule maintenance and reporting.
• Lead or participate in surveillances, audits, self-assessments and design reviews.
• Interface with ASME Section III, Supplier Quality, and Corporate Quality.
• Act as QA consultant to Engineering, Licensing and Procurement.
• Implement Westinghouse Quality Management System and project procedures.
• Oversee training requirements for project teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and project management.
• Maintain compliance with the QA system and promote safety culture.
• Monitor quality metrics and prepare performance reports.

Skills

Quality assurance

Audits

Self-assessments

Project quality management

Interfacing with quality orgs

Travel willingness

Education

BS degree or equivalent (preferably technical)

Job description

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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 Specialist you will be responsible for activities related to the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of the Westinghouse Quality Management System at the project level, including Project Quality Plans and implementing procedures.

You will report to the Manager, AP300 & AP1000 Quality Assurance and be located at Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending remote flexibility with regular on‑site collaboration at our office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Quality Manager's activities related to Quality management of APX projects, including schedule maintenance, tracking customer deliverables, and monitoring and reporting project Quality performance.
• Responsible for Quality Oversight of project activities, including leading or participating in targeted surveillances, audits, self‑assessments, and design reviews.
• Support activities related to the interfaces with other Quality organizations, such as ASME Section III Quality, Supplier Quality, and Corporate Quality.
• Support Quality's role as a quality management system consultant to other project functional groups, such as Engineering, Licensing, and Procurement, in the development of those groups' plans, procedures and safety analysis reports.
• Support the implementation of the Westinghouse Quality Management System, project quality plans, and project procedures for APX projects.
• Establish and oversee project team training requirements related to project requirements and implementing procedures.
• Work with engineering, supply chain, and project management to support APX projects.
• Maintain compliance with the Westinghouse Quality Management System for project execution.
• Promote a healthy Nuclear Safety Culture and Safety Conscious Work Environment.
• Promote safe, error‑free performance through demonstrated use and promotion of Human Performance tools and organizational learning. Promote continuous improvement through identification, communication, and implementation of quality assurance best practices.
• Perform Quality oversight of specified activities.
• Recommend and implement solutions to quality problems, thorough corrective and preventive actions, and ensure solutions are communicated and implemented to appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensure effective change management, keeping clear and open lines of communication with other Quality organizations, leadership, regulatory agencies, customers, and suppliers.
• Work with other intercompany Quality organizations to support audits, ensure compliance and process consistency, and to share best practices and lessons learned.
• Represent and support the APX program in external (customer or regulatory) quality audits and inspections.
• Monitor quality metrics, conduct data analysis, and prepare reports related to Quality performance.

Qualifications:

• BS degree or equivalent (preferably technical)
• Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience
• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, fabrication and testing work processes
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally ~10%

Beneficial:

• Experience with Nuclear programs such as NQA-1, ASME Section III, or ISO 19443.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance regulations, codes, and standards including: ISO 9001 and 19443, 10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, ASME Section III B&PV Code

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 $90,000 to $112,500 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

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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