Quality Engineer - Source Inspector

Quality Engineer

18 month Contract Role 

Supportining facilities in Buffalo, NY

The Quality Engineer (QE) is responsible for performing oversight and source inspection at Westinghouse supplier facilities. In this role, the QE will be required to use inspection and test equipment to perform inspections. The QE will also be expected to assess quality program implementation and collaborate with suppliers to address any identified deficiencies and gaps. Within this role, the QE will interact with cross-functional eVinci Microreactor development teams to ensure supplier oversight initiatives are met and eVinci Microreactor program objectives are achieved. Domestic and International travel is required for this role, with the ability to possess a passport and any Visas, as needed.

Your Day to Day:

· Collaborate internally with Supply Chan Management (SCM) and Manufacturing to coordinate oversight and inspection activities at supplier facilities.

· Communicate with suppliers to schedule oversight visits at their facilities.

· Perform in-process and final inspections to verify compliance with technical and quality requirements defined in Westinghouse purchase orders.

· Identify and document deviations from quality specifications or compliance requirements during inspections.

· Assess suppliers’ quality system implementation to verify adherence to applicable codes, standards, and other Westinghouse procurement requirements.

· Provide feedback to suppliers regarding identified issues to ensure the timely implementation of improvements and corrective actions.

· Maintain detailed inspection reports, ensuring nonconformances are documented and corrective actions taken by suppliers are tracked to closure.

· Review vendor inspection documentation and other quality documents (compliance certificates, test reports, etc.) to verify adherence to design and fabrication specifications.

· Selecting product samples for testing in accordance with established procedures, using appropriate inspection tools and equipment to measure dimensions, test functionality, and analyze material properties as applicable.

· Coordinate with internal Quality personnel to purchase metrology equipment or services when required including quote development and management of vendor correspondence.

· Achievement of inspector qualification (ANSI N45.2.9/NQA-1) is required.

Who You Are:

The successful candidate for this position will possess the following:

· Associate’s degree in engineering technology or related technical discipline is required.

· Minimum 2-4 years of experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role is required.

· Formal training in metrology and inspection is preferred.

· Audit and supplier source surveillance experience is preferred

· Proficiency in using various inspection tools like calipers, gauges, micrometers, and specialized testing equipment is required.

· Ability to physically move throughout supplier facilities safely

· Competency with generating, reviewing, approving, and archiving electronic inspection records

· Effective communication and presentation skills are required.

· Experience operating within a formal quality management system (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, ASME NQA-1) is required.

· U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident status required

· Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds

· Valid passport (or ability to obtain one) is required, as is ability to travel internationally for periods of up to two (2) weeks.

· 25-75% travel per month is required.

· Knowledgeable of standard business software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SAP, Leading2Lean) is preferred.

Why Westinghouse?

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:

· Safety and Quality

· Integrity and Trust

· Customer Focus and Innovation

· Speed and Passion to Win

· Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

· Competitive Salary

· Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits

· 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

·· Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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