Principal Operations Process Engineer

Westinghouse ElectricCumbria, GB

Credentials that matter

Skills and tools

  • Lean
  • Process Engineering
  • Nuclear Manufacturing

Required qualifications

  • Minimum 10+ years' industry experience
  • Minimum 3 years at Senior Engineer level
  • Proven knowledge of process design theories, principles, practices, and techniques
  • Strong knowledge in production of Technical Files for new products, plant, and equipment
  • Ability to undertake technical tasks and disclose technical limitations
  • Willingness to mentor junior engineers
  • Work effectively with all levels of management and support staff
  • Problem-solving ability with 'can do' approach
  • Team effectiveness
  • Commitment to nuclear professionalism, Health, Safety and Environment Standards

About this role

Lead process engineering delivery across large complex projects or multiple medium-sized initiatives at Westinghouse's Westlakes facility. Drive operational excellence through Lean methodology, strategic planning, and cross-functional program management in nuclear energy manufacturing and operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead successful delivery of all Process Engineering requirements across single large complex projects or multiple medium-sized projects
  • Ensure technical excellence, compliance with standards, and alignment with project objectives
  • Drive improvements at functional and strategic levels using Lean tools to deliver sustainable business changes
  • Develop strategy to drive operational excellence through X-matrix, balanced scorecards, and KPI management
  • Align projects and change processes to business strategic goals
  • Initiate and drive efficiency improvements using business KPIs
  • Develop policy, procedures, and strategy alignment
  • Develop strategic 3–5 year tactical plans ensuring alignment to business objectives
  • Manage short-term tactical plans into operational delivery schedules with achievable KDM, KPM, and KPI targets
  • Forecast business needs and coordinate work scheduling
  • Manage Master Production Schedules including recovery plans and reporting
  • Lead collaborative program-wide stakeholder engagement and management

Preferred qualifications

5+ years' experience in nuclear industry or other highly regulated sectors

Location, schedule, and travel

Westlakes, hybrid working arrangement

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