Quality Engineer

Quality 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 Senior Quality Engineer, you will implement Business Unit Quality policies and systems following customer requirements, applicable standards, and regulations. You will report to the Manager of Quality Engineering and be located at Columbia, SC. You will support this role 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct assessments of operations and identify opportunities for performance improvement through internal quality assessments, environmental/health and safety reviews, total quality reviews.
• Recommend and influence operations to take appropriate corrective actions, resolve quality issues and implement performance improvement.
• Integrate assessment results into Business Unit Quality policies and systems.
• Lead, co-ordinate and integrate complex projects which encompass multi-areas. Monitor progress and direct teams to achieve established budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Review design engineering documentation to verify compliance with technical QA requirements.
• Identify deviations that could create safety/environmental hazards or cause malfunctions. Work as team member with cognizant personnel to implement corrective actions.
• Assess and identify issues with supplier performance to assure best cost/value for procured products and services through audits, surveillances, commercial grade surveys, supplier partnerships.
• Refine processes through development of automated systems to improve productivity and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicate changes in Quality policies and systems. Conduct educational and training programs.
• Work with industry organizations and influence appropriate industry quality changes. Lead on internal and industry process improvement committees.
• Provide support to systems assessment process owners. Be the quality liaison/coordinator for third-party inquiries, including government regulatory agencies, customers, licensees, ASME, ISO.
• Lead teams to direct QA scope for major contracts and serve as customer interface. Communicate directly with customer to integrate Westinghouse plans and procedures with customer requirements. Provide team members with periodic updates and recommendations regarding nature and status of work.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. 5 or more years of experience. In-depth understanding of lean manufacturing principles. Hands-on experience building small prototypes. Proficiency with analytical tools, workflow time studies, and process balancing.

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 $85,200 to $106,500 per year.

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