Lead Procurement / Delivery Stream Engineer
About The Position
This role provides senior technical and execution leadership for Cranes and Fuel Handling Equipment (FHE) procurement and delivery activities supporting both domestic and international projects. The position is responsible for driving complex procurement execution across the full lifecycle, including design, pre-purchase order (PO) planning, PO placement, and post-PO oversight, delivery and turnover to the customer. The Lead Delivery Stream Engineer will lead supplier engagement efforts, support supplier qualification and capacity assessments, and guide the resolution of complex technical, commercial, and schedule challenges. This role also supports advanced project execution responsibilities such as integrated schedule development, risk and opportunity management, cost and performance monitoring, and achieving defined financial and schedule milestones. The Lead Delivery Stream Engineer serves as an important technical interface between Supply Chain, Design, Quality, Projects and external suppliers, and leads the onboarding and training of junior Delivery Stream Engineers. The role reports to the Cranes and FHE (WBS 6) Manager within APX supply chain and can be remote or based in Cranberry Township, PA or Shoreview, MN.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, preferred in the Power Generation or Nuclear Industries, with manufacturing and supply chain experience.
- Proficiency with software applications including SAP, and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Copilot and Teams.
- Willingness to travel to support supplier development, oversight and emergent project issues.
Responsibilities
- Promote/Support Supplier Identification and down selection.
- Promote/Support completion of Supplier Technical Evaluations and Quality Audits.
- Promote/Support completion of NDA/PIA negotiations.
- Lead Request for Quotation (RFQ) package creation (i.e., draft SAP requisition for RFQ including all technical and quality requirements).
- Collaborate with design engineering and quality to develop appropriate document submittal and witness and hold point (W&HP) requirements.
- Lead Supplier Design Proposal / Compliance Matrix review meetings.
- Create Manufacturing and Process Plan estimates for use in design option selection or validation of cost and schedule.
- Develop supplier oversight labor plans and work with Supplier Performance Engineering, Supplier Quality and Fab Follow Engineering to ensure resources are available and support supplier manufacturing and delivery.
- Accomplish Supplier Oversight Quality Assurance (QA) Technical Witness and Hold Points.
- Promote cost and schedule certainty / reductions through supplier management efforts.
- Create Agendas and Lead Kick-Off meetings with Suppliers.
- Conduct scheduled meetings (e.g., bi-weekly, weekly) with Supplier and Westinghouse Project Support Team Members.
- Manage/Promote Westinghouse Project Support Team Execution.
- Manage execution of required Supplier QA Witness and Hold Points.
- Review supplier submittals and manage Westinghouse's review performance, by coordinating resource allocation with management.
- Hold pre-job briefs and kick-off meetings for important/critical PO manufacturing activities.
- Develop/Support Purchase Order (PO) Change Requisitions / Notices.
- Provide regular Project Schedule updates.
- Provide periodic Customer Status updates.
- Support/Lead recruiting, onboarding and training of new or entry level Delivery Stream Engineers, including developing and maintaining training requirements, materials and development processes.
- Mentor and/or manage junior engineers and interns.
- Support the WBS manager, providing feedback to the Westinghouse performance management processes.
- Demonstrate supply chain technical leadership as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for WBS 6 commodities and supply chain delivery stream processes.
- Support group, department and organization strategy development and implementation efforts.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
