Parts Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Newington, NH

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Parts Specialist, you will support the Spare Parts Business at Westinghouse Newington Operations in multiple aspects of bidding/proposal work and execution of awarded orders.

Requirements

• Recently graduated (or upcoming graduate) with a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience required
• Build a foundation in spare parts management, production planning, and order execution
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally with engineering, sourcing, quality, and operations teams
• Detail‑oriented with an interest in cost estimating, inventory control, and planning
• Interpret technical documentation such as bills of material, drawings, or specifications (from coursework, internships, or projects)
• Demonstrate problem‑solving skills and a willingness to support issue resolution during order execution
• Open to learning ERP/MRP systems (such as SAP) and structured manufacturing processes
• Motivated to contribute to continuous improvement projects and refine planning or proposal processes
• Work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment while maintaining accuracy

Responsibilities

• Work with the Engineering Managers to lead internal estimates for spare parts opportunities
• Determine make/buy decisions for parts and components
• Communicate appropriate information to Sourcing to solicit bids
• Take ownership for the status of all estimates and expedite to meet customer due dates
• Develop plans to minimize and reduce exceptions and clarifications to bids
• Coordinate with quality assurance to develop item specific QA plans and estimates
• Participate in continuous improvement plans to reduce proposal cycle time
• Oversee the successful launch of newly awarded Parts orders, including kickoff and initiation.
• Collaborate with sales, project, engineering, design and operations in their planning processes and scheduling with work-in-progress production updates, fabrication completion and delivery updates.
• Assist production leaders to create and instruct credible production plans and schedules that balance available capacity and resources.
• Plan and manage inventory for work in progress, including surplus and excess inventory.
• Assist other departments during execution (sourcing, inspection, Quality Assurance, production control) to resolve issues such as nonconformances

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: Entry Level