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Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·Hopkins, SC·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead technical responsibility for developing and administering major manufacturing programs at Westinghouse's Columbia, SC nuclear fuel/component facility. Drive process innovation, equipment qualification, and strategic manufacturing improvements while reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Take leadership role in coordinating efforts across departments to implement project scope, schedule, and meet capital spending targets
  • Analyze and recommend technological innovations in materials, machinery, manufacturing, and processing techniques to solve complex manufacturing problems
  • Specify new processes, oversee design, development, installation, and qualification of new equipment
  • Support equipment design upgrades to current equipment to improve utilization and optimization
  • Prepare technical papers and deliver formal presentations to customers and stakeholders
  • Confer with management, engineering, and staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and production process considerations

Qualifications

BS in an engineering discipline; 6+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment

Desired

Nuclear industry experience; Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles

Location

100% onsite, Columbia, SC

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$103k–$129k/yr
LocationHopkins, SC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Nuclear ManufacturingProcess EngineeringEquipment QualificationLean ManufacturingSIX Sigma

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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