Principal Supplier Performance Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical or related Engineering discipline

Ability to read, interpret, and review complex engineering drawings and technical documentation for nuclear safety-related components

4+ years of experience in nuclear manufacturing or similarly regulated heavy industries

Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, electro-mechanical assemblies, NDE, instrumentation integration, and testing

Experience leading multiple cross-functional, international projects

Commitment to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety

Willingness to perform oversight as a resident Supplier Performance Engineer at supplier facilities in Idaho

Lead supplier excellence for Westinghouse's nuclear energy division through technical oversight, risk management, and performance ownership. Ensure complex nuclear-grade components meet stringent technical and quality standards while maintaining regulatory compliance with NQA-1, 10 CFR 50, and ASME Section III requirements.

Assess suppliers against Westinghouse technical and quality requirements (NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 App. B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III)

Define and manage Supplier Oversight Plans including witness and hold-point strategy, and oversight cost estimates

Perform supplier oversight by accomplishing or delegating witness and hold points, documenting results, and issuing required actions

Coordinate quality surveillance with Westinghouse Supplier Quality organization

Guide supplier performance through scorecards and monitoring to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards

Manage supplier corrective actions including SCARs, root-cause analysis (8D), nonconformance dispositions, and verification of preventive and corrective actions

Lead and escalate technical issues and major quality events to WBS organization, providing manufacturing technical expertise

Review supplier documentation for nuclear safety-related components

Experience with Performance Improvement Plans and supplier quality escalation

Blackfoot, ID; 4–5 year residency requirement with frequent on-site visits, then remote within US; up to 20% travel to other supplier facilities