Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Cranberry Township, US
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 Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be a senior quality liaison for assigned suppliers, ensuring compliance with Westinghouse quality, technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements. You will support supplier performance throughout the procurement lifecycle, including qualification, surveillance, product acceptance, quality documentation, and corrective actions. You will ensure the delivery of compliant, high-quality products and services for nuclear new plants and operating fleet programs. As a senior member of the team, you will help establish best practices, mentor less experienced engineers, and lead continuous improvement across the supplier quality organization.
You will report to the Manager, Major Mechanical Supplier Quality. This a remote position based in the United States. We will require you to travel 30–40% both domestic and international.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be a primary quality liaison with suppliers and our teams to support supplier qualification, audits, surveillance, and QSL compliance.
- Lead supplier inspections and approve quality plans and requirements, procedures, inspection/test plans, and manufacturing documentation.
- Ensure supplier quality programs meet nuclear, regulatory, and customer requirements.
- Evaluate product conformity and authorize Quality Releases (QRs/CQRs) for supplier-delivered products and services.
- Lead resolution of supplier nonconformances, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and recovery efforts.
- Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Project teams to ensure compliant, on-time delivery.
- Drive supplier performance improvement plans through metrics analysis, risk assessment, and continuous improvement programs.
- Provide quality performance reporting and strategic recommendations to leadership.
- Mentor and support Supplier Quality Engineers through technical guidance and best-practice sharing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Nuclear Quality.
- Exposure to conducting supplier audits, surveillance, and assessments with both domestic and international suppliers.
- Experience working in a regulated industry.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001–based quality systems
- Preferred
- Working knowledge of nuclear quality standards (NQA 1, 10 CFR 50 App B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III).
- Experience supporting major mechanical equipment (e.g., heavy forgings, pressure vessels, cranes, modules, and rotating equipment).
- Prior experience in nuclear new plant or large capital projects.
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 $85,200 to $106,500 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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