Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
As a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), you will ensure that suppliers meet Westinghouse quality, technical, and contractual requirements for major mechanical equipment and services supporting nuclear new plant and operating fleet programs. You will support the Supplier Quality Manager, Major Mechanical, in identifying talent and process gaps and leading supplier oversight processes. You will represent the manager in local meetings, provide leadership coverage in the manager’s absence, and serve as a subject matter expert in auditing and oversight of nuclear safety-related suppliers. You will mentor and train supplier quality engineers, participate in interviews, and support hiring for the Major Mechanical team at site. This hybrid position is based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and requires 20–30% domestic and international travel. The role reports to the Manager, Major Mechanical Supplier Quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering.
- At least 12 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Nuclear Quality in highly regulated industries.
- Experience leading and training groups of individuals in quality.
- Experience leading supplier audits, surveillance, and assessments with domestic and international suppliers.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001-based quality systems.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership and/or supervision of engineers.
- Working knowledge of nuclear quality standards, including NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix 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.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and train supplier quality engineers, provide leadership coverage for the Supplier Quality Manager, and represent Supplier Quality at the headquarters site.
- Lead supplier quality oversight, audits, assessments, qualification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with nuclear quality and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary quality subject matter expert in discussions with internal stakeholders about procurement reviews, quality planning, supplier surveillance, inspections, and product acceptance activities.
- Review and approve quality documentation, supplier quality programs, quality releases, corrective actions, and acceptance packages for safety-related procurements.
- Lead supplier nonconformance investigations, supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), root cause analyses, corrective actions, and risk mitigation efforts to support compliant, on-time delivery.
- Ensure supplier Quality Assurance Programs comply with applicable standards, including ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III, and applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, and Project Management to resolve supplier quality issues and maintain supplier performance.
- Support the Supplier Quality Manager, Major Mechanical, in identifying talent and process gaps and leading supplier oversight processes.
- Represent the Manager, Major Mechanical Supplier Quality, in local meetings and be responsible for the team when the manager is absent.
- Participate in interviews and support hiring new talent for the Major Mechanical team at site.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits, potentially including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options.
- Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
- 401(k) with company match contributions.
- Paid vacations and company holidays.
- Opportunities for flexible work arrangements.
- Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs.
- Global recognition and service programs.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
