Program Quality Lead

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

About the role:

We are building a new highly automated pellet workshop, incl. new building, new equipment and new or heavily modified quality processes. Several investment and automation projects are run in a program, PACE, to achieve this.

You will lead all changes and agreement between new equipment, methodology and handling from a quality and manufacturing process standpoint.

As Program Quality Lead you will lead or work with functional leads for pFMEA, Lean, QA/QC, Process and product qualifications, Process Engineering, Manufacturing quality and Technical specifications.

The role as Program Quality Lead in the program is a senior role, and you will be part of the program management. As the Pace Program Quality Lead you have regular alignment of progress to the transformation lead in the Pace program and also report to global and local partners. and to manage the specific roles connected to quality.

One important part of the role is to define further needs to guarantee a successful execution of the program from a quality and process perspective.

You will report to the Manager Department Manager Quality and Process and be located in Sweden, Västerås.

Model of work: hybrid.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure programmatic oversight of specified activities.

• Ensure change management, keeping clear and open lines of communication with other Quality organizations, leadership, regulatory agencies, customers, and suppliers.

• Lead development and implementation of project quality plans and project procedures for PACE program.

• Program lead for the QA/QC scope, including risk identification. Process and product qualifications, Process Engineering, Manufacturing quality and Technical specifications

• Maintain compliance with the Westinghouse Quality Management System for project execution.

• Drive safe, error free performance through active use and promotion of Human Performance tools and organizational learning.

• Work with other intercompany Quality organizations to support audits, ensure compliance, process consistency and to share best practices and lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing experience is essential

• 7+ years of experience in operational excellence

• Black belt background with experience from other industries and companies to bring in best practices and ideas.

• The black belt background should ensure the appropriate maturity in LEAN/Six sigma and Risk Management and FMEA.

• Solid production experience required.

• Experience of big transformation projects is a big plus

• Team player and Program Champion.

• Nuclear industry experience preferred.

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We offer 

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment.

Our benefits:

• Health insurance

• Wellness allowance

• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members

You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence career growth.

As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace. 

Apply Today!  

Welcome with your application including CV and cover letter. We interview candidates on a continuous basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible!

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Marielle Perup, Manger Customer Quality and Control, e-mail: perupms@westinghouse.com

Union Agreement   

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union representatives:  

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347825 , AFW@westinghouse.com

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com 

IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, grbicz@westinghouse.com

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