Job Description
Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.
At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.
About the role:
As a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer you will perform supplier quality activities including audits/assessments, surveys, inspections, oversight, and verification at Westinghouse supplier facilities. You will be part of the APX Supplier Quality Team with a specific focus on suppliers providing ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code materials and components for the AP1000 Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS).
You will report to the Senior Manager, Supplier Quality NSSS This is a hybrid position based in Monfalcone, Italy, requiring onsite presence three days per week. Relocation assistance is provided for eligible candidates.
Applicants based in European Union countries are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement supplier surveillance and oversight plans to ensure compliance with quality and technical standards.
- Resolve supplier quality issues which adversely impact product quality.
- Perform independent assessments and oversight to confirm that suppliers have established and implemented an effective quality management system. This system must ensure that nuclear safety-related and/or ASME B&PV Code Section III materials, and components meet all quality, regulatory, and customer requirements specified in purchasing documents.
- Monitor progress to achieve established quality goals within budgetary and schedule constraints.
- Create certification documents, which identify the procurement requirements met by the purchased material or equipment, such as codes, standards, and other specifications imposed by Westinghouse Customers, for major equipment and components.
- Lead assessments of the global supply base to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes and standards.
- Evaluate supplier quality plans and processes to verify compliance with quality and technical requirements defined by Westinghouse Engineering.
- Apply advanced quality control techniques and statistical methods for collection of deficiency information to identify failure causes and trends, rate performance and measure the effectiveness of supplier QA programs, and internal processes.
- Write detailed segments of QA plans/programs according to current U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Westinghouse and customer QA standards for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
- Implement policies on scope and retention requirements of quality assurance documentation.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience as a Supplier Quality Professional or similar role is required.
- NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor experience is desirable.
- Proficiency in using several inspection tools like calipers, gauges, micrometers, and specialized testing equipment (IM&TE) is desirable.
- Competency with generating, reviewing, approving, and archiving electronic quality documents and records.
- Audit and supplier source surveillance experience is required.
- Experience operating within a formal quality management system (for example ISO 9001, AS9100, ASME NQA-1) is required
- Valid passport (or ability to obtain one) is required, as is ability to travel internationally
- Up to 40 to 50% travel per month is required to supplier sites
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The gross base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be €51,800 to €64,900 per year.
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Why Westinghouse?
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. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.
Below is an example of what employees in Italy can expect:
- Attractive remuneration
- Peer-to-peer recognition program
- Hybrid work options
- Canteen
- Performance bonus
- Welfare Plan
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
- Learning and development opportunities.
- We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.
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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