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
- NRC Regulations
- ASME Codes
- Quality Assurance
- Lead Auditor
- NDE / NDT
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) and inspector qualification (ANSI N45.2.9/NQA-1)
- Working knowledge of US NRC Regulations including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and 10 CFR 21
- Knowledge of national consensus standards including ASME B&PV Code, ISO, ANSI ASME NQA-1, RCC-M, RCC-E, ISO 9001, IEEE Standards, and ANSI N45.2 daughter standards
- Familiarity with NDE techniques and applicable practices such as SNT-TC-1A
About this role
Lead supplier quality assurance for Westinghouse's nuclear energy business. Manage teams overseeing complex external supplier programs, ensuring products meet rigorous nuclear and technical standards per NRC regulations and industry codes. Report to Director of Supplier Quality in a 100% remote role.
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 supplier items and services conform to Westinghouse purchase order requirements
- Produce certification documents identifying procurement requirements met by purchased materials and equipment
- Lead assessments of global supply base for compliance with applicable regulations, codes, and standards
- Evaluate supplier quality plans and procedures for compliance with Westinghouse technical and quality requirements
- Review procurement documents to verify technical and quality requirements are correctly translated from design documents and customer contracts
- Lead supplier corrective action, evaluate responses, and ensure objective evidence substantiates closure
- Identify failure causes and trends, rate supplier performance, and measure QA program effectiveness
- Write segments of QA plans, programs, and policies per 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 including RCC-E and ISO 9712
Location, schedule, and travel
100% remote position
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