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Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a qualified professional to manage supplier quality and oversight for critical nuclear equipment. You will perform audits, assess compliance, and support qualification on the QSL while driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in supplier/quality functions, with experience in nuclear quality standards and global suppliers. Base salary reflects location in Cranberry Township, PA.
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 Quality Engineer you will improve processes related to supplier qualification, oversight, issue resolution, and continuous improvement. You will also help ensure supplier compliance with Westinghouse quality, technical, and contractual requirements for components supporting nuclear new plant projects.
You will report to the Sr. Manager; APX Supply Chain and can be located at either our Cranberry, PA or Rock Hill, SC location. This is a hybrid role that does not provide any relocation assistance.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Qualification & Oversight
Perform supplier quality evaluations, audits, surveys, and technical assessments observing Westinghouse procedures and nuclear quality requirements.
Support supplier qualification and maintenance on the Qualified Supplier List (QSL), including scope verification and ongoing compliance.
Ensure APX Supply Chain WBSs implement supplier oversight activities including witness and hold points, inspections, and surveillance at supplier facilities.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure supplier Quality Assurance Programs comply with applicable standards such as ASME NQA1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III, and applicable customer/regulatory requirements.
Review supplier quality plans, procedures, inspection and test plans, and manufacturing documentation.
Support technical and quality reviews of procurement requisitions and change notices.
Issue Resolution & Corrective Action
Lead supplier nonconformance resolution, including issuance and closure of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
Promote root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness reviews.
Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Monitor supplier quality performance metrics and trends.
Prepare reports and provide status updates to Supply Chain and Quality leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Nuclear Quality.
Experience conducting supplier audits, surveillance, and assessments.
Experience supporting major mechanical equipment (e.g., heavy forgings, pressure vessels, cranes, modules, and rotating equipment).
Experience with global suppliers and international manufacturing oversight.
Prior experience in nuclear new plant or large capital projects.
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.
Why Westinghouse?
Benefits
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: