Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer you will perform multiple quality assurance tasks to ensure externally sourced products meet the quality and technical requirements defined by Westinghouse. Within this role the primary focus will be to manage the execution of plans for supplier program development, oversight, and quality verification activities.
You will report to the Supplier Quality Manager, Large Structures in the AP1000 nuclear product line. This is a remote position based in the United States. Travel of 40-50% is required for this role.

Requirements

• 4 or more years of experience is required. An NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor certification is desirable.
• A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, technical area or equivalent is required.
• Capability to concisely explain QA procedures to internal personnel and external customers, subcontractors, suppliers and licensees relative to Westinghouse quality related products and services.
• You develop solutions, plan work and set priorities while using a questioning attitude to identify risks.
• Exceed customers' expectations in ways that are in consideration of our goals.

Nice To Haves

• An NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier surveillance and oversight plans to ensure compliance with quality and technical standards.
• Resolve supplier quality issues which adversely impact product quality.
• Perform independent verification activities (i.e., assessments and oversight) to verify Westinghouse QSL suppliers have established, implemented, and sustained an effective quality management system to assure the “nuclear safety related” or “augmented safety” items, material, and/or services being provided to Westinghouse, meet the quality assurance, regulatory, and customer requirements specified within purchasing documents.
• Monitor progress to achieve established quality goals within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Create certification documents, which identify the procurement requirements met by the purchased material or equipment, such as codes, standards, and other specifications imposed by Westinghouse Customers, for major equipment and components.
• Lead assessments of the global supply base to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes and standards.
• Evaluate supplier quality plans, procedures, and processes to verify compliance to quality and technical requirements defined by Westinghouse Engineering
• Apply advanced quality control techniques and statistical methods for collection of deficiency information to identify failure causes and trends, rate performance and measure the effectiveness of supplier QA programs, and internal processes.
• Write detailed segments of QA plans/programs according to current U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Westinghouse and customer QA standards for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities. Implement policies on scope and retention requirements of quality assurance 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: Mid Level