Good fit if
- You hold an NDE qualification.
- You can travel 30% of the time.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- Nuclear Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
- Process Capability Analysis
- ASME Codes
- Corrective Actions
- NDE Inspection
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering
- 4+ years of progressive experience in engineering/manufacturing
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including precision machining, welding, forming, mechanical assembly, NDE and inspection, and testing
- Experience performing process capability analysis (Cpk) and qualification
- Working knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality Plans, PFMEAs
- Experience leading multiple, concurrent cross-functional projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint
- Experience authoring technical documents or operating procedures
- Ability to read drawings and specifications made to ASME standards
- Fluent in English
About this role
Principal Supplier Performance Engineer at Westinghouse Nuclear. Oversee supplier relationships and manufacturing quality across Westinghouse's nuclear supply chain. Manage on-site and remote supplier audits, develop oversight plans, monitor performance metrics (on-time delivery, quality), and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform on-site and remote supplier oversight to ensure Westinghouse technical and quality requirements are achieved
- Develop and implement Supplier Oversight Plans to drive on-time completion of critical document submittals, manufacturing activities, surveillance points, inspections, and tests
- Coordinate activities across Westinghouse functions including Supply Chain, Design Engineering, and Supplier Quality Oversight
- Actively identify and escalate significant supplier issues, risks, and quality events; drive prompt resolution through coordinated activities and stakeholder engagement
- Monitor key supplier performance metrics (On-Time Delivery, Quality issues, Deviation Notices) and implement causal analysis and corrective action plans
- Evaluate procurement risk and develop security of supply risk mitigation plans
- Own internal and external corrective action requests, perform cause analyses, and verify completion of preventative and corrective actions
- Perform technical evaluations of new and existing suppliers to assess manufacturing capability, capacity, process controls, and regulatory compliance
- Identify capability gaps and establish supplier development and qualification plans
- Lead supplier development initiatives for new products, improvement efforts, and cost reduction
- Review and disposition supplier process documents, process capability analyses, and measurement system analyses
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure clarity of engineering drawing requirements and effective supplier communication
- Support implementation of Value Analysis/Value Engineering, Design for Assembly, and Design for Manufacturing principles
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with nuclear products and standards
- Project Management experience
- Effective communication skills across different disciplines and functions
- Respectful negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
- Proactive approach to work and risk management
- Results-oriented and self-driven mindset
- Questioning attitude and continual interest to learn and develop new skills
- Effective decision-making using data, facts, and stakeholder input
- Team-oriented and collaborative approach
- Ability to effectively mentor and develop others
Location, schedule, and travel
30% travel to France and Europe; on-site and remote work
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