Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Remote; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC seeks a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to lead teams in supplier quality and program development for nuclear-grade products. The role ensures external suppliers meet quality and regulatory requirements and collaborates with Engineering, Procurement, QA, and Project teams.

Based remotely in the United States with 40-50% travel, you will mentor engineers, perform independent verifications of supplier QMS, and drive improvements in design integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to explain QA procedures to internal and external personnel and customers.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier evaluations for nuclear-grade products.
• Lead in resolution of complex problems.
• Provide expertise as a QA engineer in technical areas.
• Resolve supplier quality issues improving design integrity and compliance.
• Perform independent verifications of supplier QMS compliance.
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, QA, and Project teams.
• Create certification documents with procurement requirements.
• Lead supplier audits per applicable regulatory requirements and standards.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide leadership by example.
• Contribute to solutions for complex project or process challenges.

Skills

Analytical thinking

QA procedures

Leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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 Supplier Quality Engineer, you will lead others in multiple quality assurance tasks to ensure externally sourced products meet the quality and technical requirements defined by Westinghouse. Within this role the primary focus will be to manage teams in the execution of complex plans for supplier program development, oversight, and quality verification activities.

You will report to the Supplier Quality Manager. This is aremote position based in the United States. You will be required to travel 40-50%.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Technical and Quality Evaluations of suppliers for nuclear-grade products.
• Have broad knowledge of procedures and lead in the resolution of complex problems.
• Provide specialized knowledge as an experienced quality engineer in one or more technical or quality competencies and have achieved or are approaching the level of subject matter expert in one or more technical or quality areas.
• Resolve supplier quality issues improving design integrity, material performance, or code compliance.
• Perform independent verification activities, i.e., assessments to verify that Westinghouse QSL suppliers have an established quality management system. You must implement and sustain this system. It is crucial to assure that the items, material, and services being provided to Westinghouse meet the specified requirements. These requirements include quality assurance, regulatory, and customer standards outlined within purchasing documents and categorized as "nuclear safety related" or "augmented safety".
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, QA, and Project teams to ensure supplier activities meet quality requirements.
• Create certification documents, which identify the procurement requirements met by the purchased material or equipment, such as codes, standards, engineering specifications and customer requirements.
• Lead assessments of the global supply base to ensure compliance with applicable Regulatory requirements, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) codes and standards and Westinghouse engineering and procurement requirements. Standards that you may audit to, CSA N299.X, 10CFR50 App B, 10CFR21, NQA-1, UNE 73 401, KEPIC, as examples.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide leadership by example to ensure practices are understood and followed by less experienced engineers.
• You will contribute to solutions to the complex aspects of a project or process. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering.
• 8 plus years of related experience.
• An NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor certification is desirable.Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Capability to explain QA procedures to internal personnel and external customers, subcontractors, suppliers and licensees relative to Westinghouse quality related products and services.
• Demonstrated ability using structured, analytical questioning approach to assess risks, develop solutions, and prioritise work.
• Commitment to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety.

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

Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.