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Principal Operations Process Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·Cumbria, GB·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

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

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

Desired

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

Location

Westlakes, hybrid working arrangement

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationCumbria, GB
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

LeanProcess EngineeringNuclear Manufacturing

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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