Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Rock Hill, SC

57d • $85,200 - $106,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions. The Principal Supplier Quality Engineer will improve processes related to supplier qualification, oversight, issue resolution, and continuous improvement. This role will also help ensure supplier compliance with Westinghouse quality, technical, and contractual requirements for components supporting nuclear new plant projects. The position reports to the Sr. Manager; APX Supply Chain and can be located at either the Cranberry, PA or Rock Hill, SC location. This is a hybrid role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Nuclear Quality.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, surveillance, and assessments.
• Experience supporting major mechanical equipment (e.g., heavy forgings, pressure vessels, cranes, modules, and rotating equipment).
• Experience with global suppliers and international manufacturing oversight.
• Prior experience in nuclear new plant or large capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform supplier quality evaluations, audits, surveys, and technical assessments observing Westinghouse procedures and nuclear quality requirements.
• Support supplier qualification and maintenance on the Qualified Supplier List (QSL), including scope verification and ongoing compliance.
• Ensure APX Supply Chain WBSs implement supplier oversight activities including witness and hold points, inspections, and surveillance at supplier facilities.
• Ensure supplier Quality Assurance Programs comply with applicable standards such as ASME NQA1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III, and applicable customer/regulatory requirements.
• Review supplier quality plans, procedures, inspection and test plans, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support technical and quality reviews of procurement requisitions and change notices.
• Lead supplier nonconformance resolution, including issuance and closure of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Promote root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness reviews.
• Monitor supplier quality performance metrics and trends.
• Prepare reports and provide status updates to Supply Chain and Quality leadership.

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