Principal Supplier Quality Engineer
About this role
Principal Supplier Quality Engineer at Westinghouse responsible for ensuring supplier compliance with quality, technical, and contractual requirements for major mechanical equipment supporting nuclear new plant construction and operating fleet programs. You will be the primary quality interface with assigned suppliers, driving qualification, oversight, issue resolution, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.
Responsibilities
- —Perform supplier quality evaluations, audits, surveys, and technical assessments per Westinghouse procedures and nuclear quality requirements
- —Support supplier qualification and maintenance on the Qualified Supplier List (QSL), including scope verification and ongoing compliance
- —Accomplish supplier oversight activities including witness and hold points, inspections, and surveillance at supplier facilities
- —Ensure supplier Quality Assurance Programs comply with applicable standards (ASME NQA1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III, and customer/regulatory requirements)
- —Review and approve supplier quality plans, procedures, inspection and test plans, and manufacturing documentation
- —Support technical and quality reviews of procurement requisitions and change notices
- —Lead supplier nonconformance resolution, including issuance and closure of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)
- —Drive root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness reviews
- —Escalate quality risks and issues appropriately and support risk mitigation strategies
- —Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Operations to resolve supplier issues and ensure timely, compliant delivery
- —Support supplier development initiatives to improve quality performance and capability
- —Monitor supplier quality performance metrics and trends
- —Prepare reports and provide status updates to Supply Chain and Quality leadership
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline. Minimum 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Nuclear Quality. Working knowledge of nuclear quality standards (NQA1, 10 CFR 50 App B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III). Experience conducting supplier audits, surveillance, and assessments. Problem solving in a regulated environment. Experience supporting major mechanical equipment (e.g., heavy forgings, pressure vessels, cranes, modules, and rotating equipment).
Desired
Lead Auditor qualification (NQA1 or equivalent). Experience with global suppliers and international manufacturing oversight. Familiarity with ISO 9001–based quality systems applied to nuclear environments. Prior experience in nuclear new plant or large capital projects.
Location
Hybrid (remote eligible within US), 30–40% travel (domestic and international)
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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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