Principal Supplier Performance Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

1d • $103,200 - $129,000 • Remote

About The Position

As a Principal Supplier Performance Engineer, you will lead supplier excellence through hands‑on technical oversight, risk management, and performance ownership, working with suppliers to turn complexity into reliable, compliant delivery. You will report to the Manager Supplier Performance, NSSS APX and be located at Blackfoot, ID. This is a remote position but needs to reside near Blackrock due to frequent visits to the supplier.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical or related Engineering discipline.
• Read, interpret, and review complex engineering drawings, and technical documentation for nuclear safety-related components.
• 4+ years of experience in nuclear manufacturing or similarly regulated heavy industries.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding , electro-mechanical assemblies, NDE, instrumentation integration, and testing.
• Experience leading multiple cross‑functional, international projects.
• Commitment to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety.
• Willing to perform oversight as a resident Supplier Performance Engineer at the supplier's workshop based in Idaho, United States.
• Willing to support business trips to other suppliers' facilities up to 20% (typical trips 2–5 days).

Responsibilities

• Assess suppliers for complex nuclear‑grade against Westinghouse technical and quality requirements (NQA‑1, 10 CFR 50 App. B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III).
• Define and manage Supplier Oversight Plans including witness and hold‑point strategy, and oversight cost estimates.
• Perform supplier oversight, accomplishing or delegating witness and hold points, documenting results, issuing required actions, and coordinating quality surveillance with Westinghouse Supplier Quality.
• Guide supplier performance through scorecards and monitoring to ensure full compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
• Manage supplier corrective actions, including SCAR, root‑cause analysis (8D), nonconformance and dispositions, verification of preventive and corrective actions, and Performance Improvement Plans when needed.
• Lead and escalate technical issues and major quality events to WBS organization, ensuring partners coordination and providing manufacturing technical expertise.
• Review supplier documentation.

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: Principal