Principal Supplier Performance Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Principal Supplier Performance Engineer to lead supplier excellence through hands-on technical oversight, risk management, and performance ownership for nuclear-grade suppliers. The role is based near Blackfoot, ID and requires residence close to the supplier with occasional travel.

You will assess suppliers against stringent quality requirements (NQA-1, CFRs) and oversee supplier performance using scorecards, corrective actions, and escalation processes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical or related Engineering.
• Read, interpret, and review complex drawings and nuclear safety docs.
• 4+ years in nuclear manufacturing or regulated heavy industries.
• Understand machining, welding, electro-mechanical assemblies, NDE, instrumentation, testing.
• Experience leading cross-functional, international projects.
• Commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess suppliers against nuclear-grade requirements (NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 App. B, 10 CFR 21, ASME III).
• Define and manage Supplier Oversight Plans including witness/hold-point strategy.
• Perform supplier oversight and coordinate quality surveillance with Westinghouse Supplier Quality.
• Guide supplier performance through scorecards and monitoring for compliance.
• Manage supplier corrective actions (SCAR, 8D, nonconformance, dispositions).
• Verify preventive/corrective actions and implement Performance Improvement Plans.
• Lead and escalate technical issues and major quality events to WBS and partners.

Skills

Read/interpret complex engineering <

Regulatory compliance awareness

Risk management leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical or related 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 Supplier Performance Engineer, you will lead supplier excellence through hands‑on technical oversight, risk management, and performance ownership, working with suppliers to turn complexity into reliable, compliant delivery.

You will report to the Manager Supplier Performance, NSSS APX and be located at Blackfoot, ID. This is a remote position but needs to reside near Blackrock due to frequent visits to the supplier.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess suppliers for complex nuclear‑grade against Westinghouse technical and quality requirements (NQA‑1, 10 CFR 50 App. B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III).
• Define and manage Supplier Oversight Plans including witness and hold‑point strategy, and oversight cost estimates.
• Perform supplier oversight, accomplishing or delegating witness and hold points, documenting results, issuing required actions, and coordinating quality surveillance with Westinghouse Supplier Quality.
• Guide supplier performance through scorecards and monitoring to ensure full compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
• Manage supplier corrective actions, including SCAR, root‑cause analysis (8D), nonconformance and dispositions, verification of preventive and corrective actions, and Performance Improvement Plans when needed.
• Lead and escalate technical issues and major quality events to WBS organization, ensuring partners coordination and providing manufacturing technical expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical or related Engineering discipline.
• Read, interpret, and review complex engineering drawings, and technical documentation for nuclear safety-related components
• 4+ years of experience in nuclear manufacturing or similarly regulated heavy industries.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding , electro-mechanical assemblies, NDE, instrumentation integration, and testing
• Experience leading multiple cross‑functional, international projects.
• Commitment to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety.
• Willing to perform oversight as a resident Supplier Performance Engineer at the supplier's workshop based in Idaho, United States
• Willing to support business trips to other suppliers' facilities up to 20% (typical trips 2–5 days)

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.

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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