Principal Supplier Performance Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

As a Principal Supplier Performance Engineer, you will prioritize personal, industrial, and nuclear safety as a fundamental part of your job. Your responsibilities will include leading assigned cost reduction and new product projects, de-risking new suppliers through technical assessments and development, and supporting the resolution of supplier issues and negative performance trends. Additionally, you will implement performance improvements and lead the resolution of complex quality/technical issues. You will report to the Senior Manager, EMEA/ASIA Supplier Performance and be work remote. 100% remote position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering
• 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering/manufacturing
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes
• Machining, welding, assembly of components, I&C.
• Experience performing process capability analysis (Cpk) and qualification
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality Plans, PFMEAs, etc.
• Experience identifying project tasks, developing schedules, managing spend
• Experience leading multiple, concurrent projects
• Experience authoring technical documents or operating procedures
• Ability to read drawings and specifications made to ASME standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience with nuclear products and standards desired
• Project Management experience desired

Responsibilities

• Strengthen Nuclear Safety Culture Traits and Human Performance Tools at Westinghouse and with our suppliers
• Lead supplier development and qualification activities for new products and cost reduction efforts. This includes identification of project risks and mitigating actions, managing project schedules, approval of supplier process documents, process capability analyses, measurement system analyses, input to design for manufacturability.
• Lead technical assessments of new suppliers for manufacturing capability, capacity, process controls, compliance with applicable regulations, codes and standards, and associated risks.
• Lead Supplier development activities to implement or improve Supplier quality management systems and manufacturing processes to meet Westinghouse requirements.
• Perform on-site and remote supplier oversight to ensure Westinghouse technical and quality requirements are achieved.
• Oversee internal and supplier corrective action requests, perform cause analyses, and verify completion of preventative and corrective actions.
• Lead and escalate “quality events”, coordinating activities, issuing communications, identifying partners to ensure prompt identification of impacted products, disposition, and corrective action
• Evaluate procurement risk, solicit partner input, and use resources to develop security of supply risk mitigation plans
• Work with Design Engineering to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements and that all expectations are communicated to support suppliers.
• Support implementation of Value Analysis/Value Engineering, Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturing principles during the design process.

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