[Hiring] Principal Supplier Quality Engineer @Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

Role Description

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 a remote 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.
• Implement and sustain this system to assure that the items, material, and services being provided to Westinghouse meet the specified requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, QA, and Project teams to ensure supplier activities meet quality requirements.
• Create certification documents identifying the procurement requirements met by the purchased material or equipment.
• Lead assessments of the global supply base to ensure compliance with applicable Regulatory requirements, ASME codes and standards, and Westinghouse engineering and procurement requirements.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide leadership by example to ensure practices are understood and followed.
• 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 prioritize work.
• Commitment to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety.

Requirements

• Base salary range for this position is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits including 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.
• 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.