Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. About the role: As a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, you will lead others in 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 teams in the execution of complex plans for supplier program development, oversight, and quality verification activities. You will report to the Supplier Quality Manager. This is aremote position based in the United States. You will be required to travel 40-50%. Key Responsibilities: 1. Support Technical and Quality Evaluations of suppliers for nuclear-grade products. 2. Have broad knowledge of procedures and lead in the resolution of complex problems. 3. Provide specialized knowledge as an experienced quality engineer in one or more technical or quality competencies and have achieved or are approaching the level of subject matter expert in one or more technical or quality areas. 4. Resolve supplier quality issues improving design integrity, material performance, or code compliance. 5. Perform independent verification activities, i.e., assessments to verify that Westinghouse QSL suppliers have an established quality management system. You must implement and sustain this system. It is crucial to assure that the items, material, and services being provided to Westinghouse meet the specified requirements. These requirements include quality assurance, regulatory, and customer standards outlined within purchasing documents and categorized as "nuclear safety related" or "augmented safety". 6. Partner with Engineering, Procurement, QA, and Project teams to ensure supplier activities meet quality requirements. 7. Create certification documents, which identify the procurement requirements met by the purchased material or equipment, such as codes, standards, engineering specifications and customer requirements. 8. Lead assessments of the global supply base to ensure compliance with applicable Regulatory requirements, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) codes and standards and Westinghouse engineering and procurement requirements. Standards that you may audit to, CSA N299.X, 10CFR50 App B, 10CFR21, NQA-1, UNE 73 401, KEPIC, as examples. 9. Mentor less experienced engineers and provide leadership by example to ensure practices are understood and followed by less experienced engineers. 10. You will contribute to solutions to the complex aspects of a project or process. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering. 2. 8 plus years of related experience. 3. An NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor certification is desirable.Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications. 4. Capability to explain QA procedures to internal personnel and external customers, subcontractors, suppliers and licensees relative to Westinghouse quality related products and services. 5. Demonstrated ability using structured, analytical questioning approach to assess risks, develop solutions, and prioritize work. 6. Commitment to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety. We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year. #LI-Remote Why Westinghouse? Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are r presentative of what we offer: 1. Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options 2. 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 3. 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement 4. Paid Vacations and Company Holidays 5. Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance 6. Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers 7. Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service 8. Employee Referral Program Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: 1. Safety and Quality 2. Integrity and Trust 3. Customer Focus and Innovation 4. Speed and Passion to Win 5. Teamwork and Accountability While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:Twitter|Facebook|LinkedIn|YouTube Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / VetAs an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.