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Operations Process Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·Cumbria, GB·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead process engineering initiatives across large, complex nuclear projects or multiple medium-sized programs at Westinghouse's Westlakes facility. Drive operational excellence through Lean methodology, strategic planning, and alignment with business objectives while ensuring technical compliance and project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead process engineering requirements delivery across single large or multiple medium-sized projects
  • Implement Lean tools and improvements at functional and strategic levels to deliver sustainable business changes
  • Develop strategy using X-matrix, balanced scorecards, and KPIs to drive operational excellence
  • Ensure projects and change processes align with business strategic goals
  • Initiate and drive efficiency improvements using business KPIs
  • Develop policies, procedures, and strategic alignment initiatives
  • Develop 3–5-year tactical programs ensuring alignment to KDMs and long-term strategic objectives
  • Manage short-term tactical plans into operational delivery schedules
  • Forecast business needs and coordinate available work streams
  • Manage MPS (Master Production Schedule) including recovery plans and cross-level reporting
  • Engage and manage stakeholders program-wide
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote nuclear professionalism and HSE standards
  • Report to Project Manager

Qualifications

  • At least 10+ years' industry experience, with minimum 3 years at Senior Engineer level
  • 5+ years in nuclear industry or other highly regulated sector
  • Greater than 10 years manufacturing management experience
  • Detailed knowledge of standards, regulations, codes and directives (Pressure Equipment Regulations, COMAH, COSHH, DSEAR)
  • Proven knowledge of process design theories, principles, practices, and techniques
  • Ability to undertake technical tasks and disclose technical limitations
  • Ability to work effectively with all management levels and support staff
  • Professional attitude with strong problem-solving approach
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

Desired

  • Understanding of CAE packages
  • Willingness to mentor more junior engineers

Location

Hybrid role based at Westlakes facility

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationCumbria, GB
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

LEANPROCESS ENGINEERINGMANUFACTURING MANAGEMENTNUCLEAR INDUSTRY

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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