Senior Supplier Performance Engineer
About this role
Lead manufacturing readiness and supplier capability assessments for AP1000 nuclear reactor components at Westinghouse. Oversee critical mechanical component suppliers in highly regulated nuclear environments, ensuring production feasibility, compliance with NRC and industry codes, and driving performance across complex supply chains.
Responsibilities
- —Lead supplier oversight activities, including on-site and remote monitoring, to ensure compliance with technical and quality requirements
- —Develop and execute Supplier Oversight Plans to manage document submissions, manufacturing processes, inspections, tests, and surveillance activities
- —Coordinate cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Design Engineering, Supplier Quality) to drive supplier performance and resolve issues efficiently
- —Perform supplier capability assessments to evaluate manufacturing processes, risk, capacity, and compliance with industry codes and standards
- —Drive supplier development and qualification initiatives, including gap identification, process improvements, and corrective action implementation
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline; 5+ years experience in heavy fabrication environments including welding and machining of large mechanical components with basic understanding of mechanical principles; experience manufacturing large steel components (e.g., pressure vessels) within regulated industries such as nuclear or aerospace; experience leading supplier engagements, supplier development programs (e.g., PPAP or New Product Introduction), and project management activities; technical familiarity with nondestructive testing methods (PT, UT, MT, RT); fluency in both Italian and English (written and spoken).
Location
On-site at supplier location in Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy; occasional travel within Italy and Europe
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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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Senior Supplier Performance Engineer
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