Principal Quality Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Manning, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal Quality Engineer, you will support various nuclear projects, ensuring full compliance with ASME NQA-1 requirements, Quality Assurance Programs, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory standards. This will include quality oversight across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and field execution activities.

You will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and be located at our Manning, SC facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical discipline
• 8+ years working with ASME Section III, ASME NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, and 10CFR21, and other ASME and National Board Codes.
• Experience with supplier audits and nuclear-grade procurement.
• Relevant experience and application with US NRC Regulations and ASME Code.
• Experience interfacing with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving quality-related procedures, work instructions, drawings, specifications, field change requests, Project Quality Plans, and other project and Quality-related documents ensuring that quality requirements are built into the processes.
• Assembly of documentation packages per PQP and contract requirements.
• Review and approve purchase orders for quality-impacting materials and services.
• Review inspection results for correctness and compliance.
• Performing internal surveillances of quality processes to ensure compliance.
• Review and approve supplier documentation such as CMTRs and inspection records.
• Verify compliance with design, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Verifying that all work performed at the Manning location and at Customer sites is in accordance with design requirements, Codes and Standards, and project contract agreements.
• Performing assigned Witness/Hold points as identified in the work process documentation.
• Coordinating dispositions of any deficiencies and nonconformances related to materials and processes. Ensuring deficiencies are documented, investigated, and resolved.
• Providing quality oversight of in-process welding, machining, NDT, and other inspection processes.
• Initiating “Stop Work” when necessary to ensure compliance to procedures, processes, and Codes.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Managing and directing the Quality Control (QC) field staff, as needed.
• Assist Project Management with Quality Program Indoctrination to the Project Team.

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