Supplier Quality Engineer
About this role
Westinghouse Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for ensuring supplier compliance with nuclear quality, technical, and contractual requirements for major mechanical equipment and services. You will serve as the primary quality interface between Westinghouse and assigned suppliers, managing supplier qualification, oversight, issue resolution, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across the nuclear new plant and operating fleet programs.
Responsibilities
- —Perform supplier quality evaluations, audits, surveys, and technical assessments following Westinghouse procedures and nuclear quality requirements
- —Support supplier qualification and maintenance on the Qualified Supplier List (QSL), including scope verification and ongoing compliance
- —Complete supplier oversight activities including witness and hold points, inspections, and surveillance at supplier facilities
- —Ensure supplier Quality Assurance Programs comply with ASME NQA 1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III, and customer/regulatory requirements
- —Review supplier quality plans, procedures, inspection and test plans, and manufacturing documentation
- —Lead supplier nonconformance resolution, including issuance and closure of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)
- —Guide root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and effectiveness reviews
- —Escalate quality issues and support risk mitigation strategies
- —Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Operations to resolve supplier issues
- —Support supplier development programs and monitor quality performance metrics
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 (NQA 1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III). Experience conducting supplier audits, surveillance, and assessments. Problem-solving capability in a regulated environment. Experience supporting major mechanical equipment such as heavy forgings, pressure vessels, cranes, modules, and rotating equipment.
Desired
Lead Auditor qualification (NQA 1 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 role within the US; up to 30-40% travel domestic and international; reports to Director, Major Mechanical.
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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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