Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

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🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

💵 $103.2k - $129k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

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Westinghouse Electric Company

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5001 - 10000 employees

⚡ Energy

🏭 Manufacturing

Energy • Nuclear • Manufacturing

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in the nuclear energy sector, providing innovative solutions and advanced technologies for nuclear power generation. With a strong focus on safety and sustainability, Westinghouse develops and manufactures a range of nuclear components, including pressurized water reactors and small modular reactors. The company also offers extensive training and resource solutions to enhance operational efficiency and support the nuclear industry’s commitment to carbon-free energy.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary quality subject matter expert for assigned suppliers • Ensure supplier compliance with quality, technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements for nuclear new plant and operating fleet programs • Oversee supplier qualification, audits, surveillance, product acceptance, quality documentation, and corrective actions throughout the procurement lifecycle • Interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding quality requirements, surveillance activities, and product acceptance • Develop and review quality requirements in purchase requisitions and purchase orders • Lead supplier quality evaluations, audits, surveys, and technical assessments • Lead supplier qualification and maintenance on the Qualified Supplier List, 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 applicable standards and customer/regulatory requirements • Review and develop supplier quality plans, procedures, inspection and test plans, and manufacturing documentation • Provide guidance on technical and quality reviews of procurement requisitions and change notices • Train others on, review, approve, and maintain Quality Assurance Data Packages for safety-related and quality-affecting procurements • Evaluate objective evidence to determine product acceptability and authorize shipment through Quality Releases and Contingent Quality Releases • Verify completion of repairs and corrective actions before approving deviation notices and dispositions • Generate Certificates of Conformance and other quality acceptance documentation • Lead supplier nonconformance resolution, including issuing and closing Supplier Corrective Action Requests • Create root cause analyses, corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness reviews • Lead quality issues and support risk mitigation strategies • Lead cross-functional teams involving Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Operations • Support supplier development programs to improve quality performance and capability • Monitor supplier quality performance metrics and trends • Review and create reports from lower engineers and provide status updates to Supply Chain and Quality leadership • Report to the Manager, Major Mechanical Supplier Quality

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering • Minimum 8 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Nuclear Quality • Experience conducting supplier audits, surveillance, and assessments with both domestic and international suppliers • Experience working in a regulated industry • Familiarity with ISO 9001–based quality systems • Working knowledge of nuclear quality standards such as NQA 1, 10 CFR 50 App B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME Section III • Experience supporting major mechanical equipment such as heavy forgings, pressure vessels, cranes, modules, and rotating equipment • Lead Auditor qualification (NQA 1 or equivalent) • Prior experience in nuclear new plant or large capital projects • Travel of 30–40% both domestic and international is required

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits including possible medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution options • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays • Flexible Work Arrangements • Educational Reimbursement • Comprehensive Career Programs • Global Recognition and Service Programs • Employee Referral Program