Principal Quality Specialist

Laveer Engineering; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 112,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and company holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Co in Cranberry Township is seeking a Principal Quality Specialist responsible for establishing and maintaining the Quality Management System. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and requires at least 5 years of quality assurance experience.

Key responsibilities include quality oversight, supporting project activities, and training project teams. The position offers a competitive base salary range of $90,000 to $112,500 per year along with comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k) match, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience is required.
• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, and testing work processes necessary.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~10%) is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager’s activities related to quality management.
• Lead or participate in targeted surveillances, audits, self-assessments.
• Maintain compliance with the Westinghouse Quality Management System.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Auditing skills

Knowledge of engineering processes

Education

BS degree or equivalent (preferably technical)

Job description

Requisition Number: 32268
Company: Westinghouse Electric Co
Location: Cranberry Township, US

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 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
• Auditing skills
• 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&P V 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.

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

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

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