Quality Manager

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 Quality Manager you will you will play a critical leadership role in delivering the next generation of nuclear energy through AP1000® projects. In this high-impact position, you will guide quality assurance strategy across large-scale projects -ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

You will report to the Director of APX Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and be located at Cranberry Township, PA or Rock Hill, SC. The position is hybrid; you will be on site 2 days per week. 

Key Responsibilities:

• You will partner with project teams within the APX Delivery organization to embed quality throughout the full project lifecycle from bid and proposal development through execution and delivery. This includes preparing QEHS inputs for proposals, leading the AP1000 quality assurance programs, and ensuring implementation across all project phases.
• You will also design and implement project-specific quality staffing strategies, oversee the delivery of critical products and services, and help build a culture of continuous improvement and nuclear safety. Looking ahead, you will grow a team of quality professionals, driving the successful implementation of the Westinghouse Quality Management System across new AP1000 plant projects.
• Lead the quality assurance scope for assigned projects, including developing quality and EHS cost estimates for bids and proposals, and managing project risks.
• Develop a team of QA engineers responsible for a broad range of quality assurance and oversight activities, including implementation and continuous improvement of the Westinghouse Quality Management System, project quality plans, and procedures.
• Be the Project Quality Lead for early phases of AP1000® projects, participating in design reviews and leading internal audits, surveillances, and self-assessments.
• Ensure QA personnel are trained with project and organizational performance goals.
• Develop and manage the annual department budget, ensuring alignment with financial targets and responsible cost control
• Ensure compliance with the Westinghouse Quality Management System during project development and execution for AP1000 and other new plant opportunities.
• Lead and organizational improvement programs, including the Corrective Action Program, Human Performance Program, and training and qualification programs.
• Champion a nuclear safety culture (NSC) and foster a Safety-Conscious Work Environment (SCWE) across all activities.
• Promote safe, error-free performance through active application and promotion of Human Performance tools and organizational learning.
• Promote continuous improvement by communicating and implementing quality assurance best practices.
• Provide rigorous programmatic oversight of project activities to ensure quality and compliance standards are met.
• Identify, recommend, and implement solutions to quality issues, ensuring corrective and preventive actions, with partners.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree or equivalent engineering or technical
• 8 plus years of quality assurance experience in positions of increasing responsibility
• Broad knowledge of quality assurance regulations, codes and standards
• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, and testing
• Ability to travel internationally as projects require (up to +/- 25% for peak times)

Beneficial:

• ASQ CMQ/OE certification, ISO/NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor (optional)
• Working knowledge of U.S. commercial nuclear power regulations, e.g., 10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, ASME B&PV Code, ANSI, 10CFR21, and comparable international regulations and standards (including ISO 9001 and ISO 19443) is preferred.
• Experience in the application of Nuclear Safety Culture and Human Performance principles.

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 $126,450 to $140,500 per year.

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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 representative of what we offer:

• 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

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

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

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