Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 103,200 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

A major energy solutions provider is looking for a Principal Supplier Performance Engineer to support the fabrication of components at supplier facilities. This hybrid role requires 10+ years of engineering experience, ideally in power generation or manufacturing. Responsibilities include overseeing supplier performance, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience with ASME standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or fabrication.
• Experience in the Power Generation or Nuclear Industries preferred.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality Plans.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish Supplier Oversight Plans to ensure vendor compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate activities of functions driving supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Engineering

Supplier performance management

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering mechanical, Welding, or Manufacturing disciplines

Tools

ASME standards

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.

As a Principal Supplier Performance Engineer, you will support the fabrication of structural and mechanical components at supplier facilities. We have three opportunities to support the suppliers for our AP1000 manufacturing project. This is a hybrid role with consideration to be remote within the US with 20% travel required. You will support frequent onsite visits to our Etna and Cranberry Township, PA HQ sites. You will report to the APx Supply Chain, Major Mechanical SPx Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Accomplish Supplier Oversight Plans to lead completion of critical document submittals, manufacturing activities, surveillance (witness and hold) points, inspections, and functional tests. Ensure vendor compliance with critical requirements.
• Coordinate activities of Westinghouse functions responsible for driving supplier performance including Supply Chain, Design Engineering, and Supplier Quality Oversight.
• Identify and escalate supplier issues, risks, and quality events.
• Promote prompt resolution of issues by coordinating activities, issuing communications, and identifying partners to ensure prompt identification of impacted products, disposition of issues, and implementation of corrective action.
• Monitor main supplier performance metrics (On-Time Delivery, Quality issues, Deviation Notices) to identify negative performance trends and implement causal analysis, corrective actions, and Supplier Improvement Plans to reduce issues.
• Manage internal and external (supplier) corrective action requests, performing cause analyses and verifying completion of preventative and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing or fabrication
• Bachelor's degree in engineering mechanical, Welding, or Manufacturing disciplines
• Experience preferred in the Power Generation or Nuclear Industries but could be in any of the following industries: Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Refineries, Offshore Oil Production Platforms, Ship Building, Manufacturing Plants
• Experience with fabrication and design of ASME Section VIII pressure vessels and heat exchangers
• Experience in manufacturing processes including machining (turning, milling), welding, forming, mechanical assembly, NDE and inspection, and testing
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality Plans
• Read drawings and specifications made to ASME standard

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.

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.