Principal Chemical Engineer

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 Chemical Engineer, you will work with production planning and operations to ensure the safe manufacture of nuclear fuel for power plants. Analyze existing processes and identify value-added and non-value-added activities to solve design challenges. Evaluate our processes, equipment, and materials as an input for scheduling methods, performance metrics, and financial standards. Uphold our reputation by delivering solutions while following commitments made to government regulatorsYou will report to the Chemical Manufacturing Engineering Manager and be located at Columbia, SC. You will support this role 100% onsite.Key Responsibilities:Identify opportunities for preventing waste and inefficiency during productionResearch and test design ideas to determine feasibility, using lean manufacturing, kaizen and Six Sigma to produce and support innovation, corrective actions, and improvementsDevelop manufacturing concepts to simplify and improve processes and ensure best practicesCreate required product specifications, preventative maintenance, and procedures for manufacturing processesWork with quality engineering to disposition material that has deviated from normal manufacturing processesCollaborate with manufacturing areas upstream and downstream of your processes to ensure timely product flow through the manufacturing floorTrack Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for your assigned areas, and lead changes to help improve OEEWork with area manager to track Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and implement process improvements to help eliminate scrap and rework processes in your area(s)Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (chemical preferred)8+ years in a manufacturing environmentIn-depth understanding of lean manufacturing principlesHands-on experience building small prototypesProficiency with analytical tools, workflow time studies, and process balancingCollaborate with program managers, manufacturing leads, customers, and functional leads, and to provide daily direction and guidance to other process engineers, and operatorsNuclear experience preferred, but not requiredWe 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.#LI-OnsiteWhy 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 optionsWellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirementPaid Vacations and Company HolidaysOpportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balanceEducational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careersGlobal Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and serviceEmployee Referral ProgramWestinghouse 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 QualityIntegrity and TrustCustomer Focus and InnovationSpeed and Passion to WinTeamwork and AccountabilityWhile 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.Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with DisabilitiesGet connected with Westinghouse on social media:Twitter|Facebook|LinkedIn|YouTube