Codes & Standards Principal Quality Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company • Cranberry Township, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Quality Engineer, Codes & Standards, you will lead and mentor others in a variety of quality assurance duties to ensure Westinghouse ASME Section III Items meet the Westinghouse ASME III Quality Assurance Program (WCAP-12308) and Section III Code requirements. You will report to the Codes & Standards Program Manager (CSPM) and be located at the Cranberry Township, PA headquarters. You will be a Hybrid employee.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or related technical field.
• 8+ years of progressively more responsible and varied assignments in quality assurance/project management and quality assurance programs.
• 8+ years practical experience working with the ASME Section III Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code or ASME NQA-1.
• Relevant experience using ASME Section V, Nondestrictove Examination and Section IX, Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience working with customers, suppliers, regulators (e.g. U.S. NRC) and technical groups.
• Relevant experience and application with US NRC Regulations such as 10CFR 50.55, 10CFR50 Appendix B, and 10CFR21.
• Relevant experience in nuclear construction or nuclear fabrication quality assurance/project management (or equivalent) of large, complex engineering, procurement, and fabrication/construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of the ASME Section III Quality Assurance Program for accredited locations under our N-1149 Certificate of Authorization.
• Be an ASME Section III Quality Assurance and ASME Section III subject matter expert.
• Be the primary contact with the Authorized Nuclear Inspector Supervisor (ANIS) and Authorized Nuclear Inspector (ANI).
• Maintain Westinghouse ASME Section III Code Program (WCAP-12308) manual where:
• Lead manual (and supporting procedure) updates when updates are required.
• Assure the manual meets the organizations' process needs and reflects organizational changes.
• Assure Level 2 implementing procedures meet ASME Section III Code and Westinghouse Code Program requirements.
• Assure activities affecting quality are performed in accordance with the Westinghouse ASME Section III Code Program.
• Support ASME Section III Code Projects by:
• Coach and mentor employees with regard to ASME Code applications (e.g. Data Reports and Certified Material Test Reports (CMTRs)) and compliance for new (e.g. AP1000) and established Westinghouse projects.
• Assure that quality commitments and schedule aligns with customer needs and expectations.
• Assure ASME Section III Code and Westinghouse Code Program requirements have been met prior to Code Certification (Stamping) for Section III Components including National Board Registration (when required).
• Follow-up on Westinghouse Code Program corrective actions, evaluate responses and ensure objective evidence substantiates closure.
• Complete delegated authority of the Codes & Standards Program Manager (CSPM) when the CSPM is not available.
• Support preparation efforts and host ASME Section III Code surveys, Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) Audits and internal (audits) assessments of the Westinghouse Code Program.
• Assure required responses to all ASME Section III Code findings are correct, complete, submitted and closed on time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees