Principal, Supplier Quality Engineer
Westinghouse Electricburlington, ON, CA, L7L 0E6$103k–$129k/yr
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- 10 CFR 50
- 10 CFR 21
- ASME NQA-1
- Asme B&pv
- NDE / NDT
- Ansi N45.2
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering discipline or technical area
- 5+ years of supplier oversight experience
- Lead auditor qualifications (ANSI 45.2.23/NQA-1)
- Inspector qualification (ANSI N45.2.9/NQA-1)
- Working knowledge and application of US NRC Regulations including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and 10 CFR 21
- Knowledge of quality assurance standards: ASME B&PV Code, ISO, ANSI ASME NQA-1, RCC-M, RCC-E, ISO 9001, ISO 9712, ANSI N45.2 daughter standards, and IEEE Standards
- Familiarity with NDE techniques and applicable practices such as SNT-TC-1A
About this role
Lead supplier quality assurance for Westinghouse nuclear projects. As Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll manage teams overseeing supplier development programs, verify NRC and customer standards compliance, conduct global supply base assessments, and mentor junior QA personnel on verification activities and quality issue resolution.
Responsibilities
- Mentor junior oversight personnel in verification activities, supplier oversight, and quality issue resolution
- Manage multiple teams executing supplier oversight activities to verify implementation of Quality Assurance Programs
- Develop and implement supplier surveillance and oversight plans for complex and first-of-a-kind procurements
- Perform verification and acceptance activities to confirm items and services conform to purchase order requirements
- Produce certification documents identifying procurement requirements met by purchased material or equipment
- Lead assessments of the global supply base for compliance with applicable regulations, codes and standards
- Evaluate supplier quality plans and procedures for compliance with quality and technical requirements
- Review procurement documents to verify technical and quality requirements are correctly translated from design documents and contracts
- Lead supplier corrective action, evaluate responses and ensure objective evidence substantiates closure
- Identify failure causes and trends, rate performance and measure effectiveness of supplier QA programs
- Write segments of QA plans, programs and policies according to NRC, Westinghouse and customer standards
- Serve as primary Supplier Quality interface for document review including bid specifications, proposals, purchase orders and submittals
- Investigate and report on compliance with technical specifications and verify accuracy of procedures, tests and records
Preferred qualifications
- Current lead auditor and inspector qualifications
- Knowledge of European Standards and practices
Location, schedule, and travel
100% remote
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