Senior AP1000 Manufacturing Supplier Performance 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. 

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are committed to providing clean, safe, and sustainable nuclear energy solutions. As we expand our AP1000™ program across Europe—with a particular focus on Poland—we’re looking for experienced and motivated individuals to join our mission.

We are seeking a Senior AP1000 Manufacturing Supplier Performance Engineer to lead and support the manufacturing readiness and supplier capability assessments for critical mechanical components. This role is essential to ensuring manufacturing feasibility, mitigating production risks, and securing supplier performance for one of the world’s most advanced nuclear reactor designs.

Your Impact

As part of the Supplier Performance team, you will:

• Define manufacturing plans and sequences for mechanical components based on 3D models and technical specifications.
• Lead Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) reviews to identify production risks and collaborate with engineering and quality experts to resolve them.
• Evaluate supplier capacity and technical readiness, ensuring alignment with Westinghouse’s quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure delivery certainty—on time, to spec, and within scope—by applying robust oversight models and proactive risk mitigation.
• Provide technical guidance and manufacturing expertise to suppliers to simplify processes and improve efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Process Planning

• Define and document manufacturing routes and key process steps from 3D models.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, or improved manufacturability.

Supplier Evaluation and Capability Development

• Assess supplier infrastructure, process maturity, equipment, and workforce readiness.
• Verify the availability of machines, materials, and capacity for project demands.

Supplier Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Develop supplier oversight plans including witness/hold points.
• Coordinate supplier audits, process reviews, and quality surveillance activities.
• Drive resolution of non-conformities and lead root cause analysis.

Supplier Performance Management

• Monitor performance metrics via dashboards and scorecards.
• Ensure complete and timely review of supplier documentation and progress reporting to project stakeholders.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering.
• Fluency in Polish and English; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as forming, welding, machining, heat treatment, and on Destructive Test.
• Proven experience in :
  • Developing and reviewing Manufacturing and Quality Plans, PFMEAs.
  • Leading complex, cross-functional supplier engagements.
  • Applying DFM and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) methodologies.
  • Performing process capability analysis and qualification activities.
• Safety-conscious mindset with experience in regulated industrial environments (nuclear, aerospace, defense, etc.).
• Willingness to travel across Europe (~25%) for supplier site visits.

Why Join Westinghouse?

• Be a part of a pioneering team shaping the future of nuclear energy in Europe.
• Contribute to the deployment of the AP1000™, a proven and advanced Gen III+ nuclear reactor.
• Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values your technical expertise and leadership.
• Enjoy continuous learning, career advancement opportunities, and meaningful work that supports global energy transition.

Ready to power the future?

• Apply today to join a purpose-driven engineering community and help us deliver safe, clean energy—faster and smarter.

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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 great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  

Benefits offered in Poland include:

• Stable employment
• Outstanding and supportive atmosphere of collaboration in the team and in Westinghouse group
• Attractive remuneration with bonuses
• Hybrid model of work, flexible working time
• MyBenefit Cafeteria
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Care
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Charity initiatives
• Parking space for employees
• Employee referral program

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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