Principal, Supplier Quality Engineer

Principal, Supplier 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 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. You will manage teams in the development of complex supplier development program plans. You will report to the Director, Supplier Quality. We are hiring for two Principal Supplier Quality Engineers. 100% remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor junior oversight personnel with the execution of verification activities, supplier oversight, and resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Manage multiple teams in the execution of supplier oversight activities to verify our suppliers have implemented a Quality Assurance Program determined by the items/services being provided.
• Develop and implement supplier surveillance and oversight plans for complex and first of a kind procurements to ensure compliance with quality and technical standards.
• Perform verification and acceptance activities to confirm items and services being provided by suppliers conform to Westinghouse purchase order requirements.
• Produce certification documents, which identify the procurement requirements met by the purchased material or equipment, such as codes, standards, and other specifications imposed by Westinghouse Customers, for major equipment and components.
• Lead assessments of the global supply base to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes and standards.
• Evaluate supplier quality plans and procedures to verify compliance to quality and technical requirements defined by Westinghouse Engineering Review procurement documents to verify technical and quality requirements have been correctly translated from Westinghouse design documents and Customer contracts
• Lead supplier corrective action, evaluate responses and ensure objective evidence substantiates closure.
• Identify failure causes and trends, rate performance and measure the effectiveness of supplier QA programs, and internal processes.
• Write segments of QA plans, programs and policies according to current U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Westinghouse and customer QA standards for nuclear and non nuclear facilities.
• Be the primary Supplier Quality interface to review documents, including bid specifications, licensing write-ups, proposals, purchase order requisitions, supplier submittals, and other documentation.
• Investigate and report on compliance with technical specifications and verify accuracy of procedures, tests and records.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline, technical area. 5+ years of supplier oversight experience We require achievement of lead auditor qualifications (ANSI 45.2.23/NQA-1) and inspector qualification (ANSI N45.2.9/NQA-1); however, we prefer current qualifications. Working knowledge and application involve US NRC Regulations and European Standards. These include 10CFR50 Appendix B and 10CFR21. Additionally, there are national consensus standards of quality assurance, such as ASME B&PV Code, ISO, ANSI ASME NQA-1 ESPN, RCC-M, RCC-E, ISO 9001, ISO 9712 and Appendices. Furthermore, ANSI N45.2 and the daughter standards are also included, as well as IEEE Standards. Familiarity with NDE techniques and applicable practices such as SNT-TC-1A, ESPN / RCC.

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.

Why 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 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