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Principle Supplier Performance Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·Orsay, FR +3 more…·Posted June 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead supplier performance and quality for Westinghouse nuclear products. This Principal Supplier Performance Engineer role oversees on-site and remote supplier compliance, drives quality and delivery metrics, and develops manufacturing capabilities across critical vendors supplying nuclear components and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform on-site and remote supplier oversight to ensure technical and quality requirements are met
  • Develop and implement Supplier Oversight Plans to drive on-time completion of document submittals, manufacturing activities, inspections, and tests
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities across Supply Chain, Design Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams
  • Identify and escalate significant supplier issues, risks, and quality events; drive prompt resolution through coordinated corrective actions
  • Monitor key supplier performance metrics (On-Time Delivery, Quality issues, Deviation Notices) and implement causal analysis and Supplier Improvement 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
  • Perform technical evaluations of new and existing suppliers to assess manufacturing capability, capacity, process controls, and regulatory compliance
  • Identify capability gaps and establish development plans to align suppliers with Westinghouse requirements
  • Lead supplier development and qualification activities for new nuclear products and improvement initiatives
  • Review and disposition supplier process documents, process capability analyses, and measurement system analyses
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering on drawing clarity, manufacturability requirements, and supplier communication
  • Support Value Analysis, Design for Assembly, and Design for Manufacturing initiatives

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree or higher in Engineering
  • 4+ years of progressive experience in engineering or manufacturing
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes (precision machining, welding, forming, mechanical assembly, NDE, inspection, 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
  • Fluency in English

Desired

  • Experience with nuclear products and standards (10 CFR compliance, NRC regulations)
  • Project Management certification or experience
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills across disciplines
  • Proactive approach to risk management and regulatory compliance
  • Results-oriented and self-driven mindset
  • Ability to mentor and develop others

Location

30% travel to France and Europe; hybrid/on-site at supplier facilities and offices

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationOrsay, FR +3 more…
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & Tools

ASME CodesQuality AssuranceManufacturing ProcessesNDE / NDTProject Management

About the company

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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