Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Direct teams engaged in the execution of intricate supplier program development, management, and quality assurance activities.

• Assist in the technical and quality assessment of suppliers providing nuclear-grade products.

• Supervise the manufacturing, implementation, and evaluation of sophisticated technical products, processes, and systems.

• Spearhead the resolution of intricate quality issues.

• Formulate and implement supplier surveillance and oversight strategies, including Witness/Hold points.

• Address supplier quality concerns impacting design integrity, material performance, and compliance with codes.

• Assess supplier quality plans and manufacturing procedures against Westinghouse specifications, drawings, codes, and acceptance standards.

• Conduct independent verification activities and evaluations of the quality management systems of Westinghouse QSL suppliers.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, QA, and Project teams to fulfill technical, scheduling, and budgetary needs.

• Generate certification documents that specify procurement requirements satisfied by purchased materials or equipment.

• Lead global supply chain assessments to ensure compliance with U.S. NRC regulations, ASME codes and standards, and Westinghouse criteria.

• Utilize advanced quality-control methodologies and statistical techniques to identify causes of failure and trends, assess performance, and evaluate supplier QA effectiveness.

• Draft QA plan/program segments in accordance with NRC, Westinghouse, and customer QA guidelines.

• Enforce quality-assurance documentation policies regarding scope and retention requirements.

• Establish daily operational objectives for individuals or small teams.

• Guide and mentor less experienced engineers while demonstrating leadership through personal example.

• Contribute to solutions addressing complex aspects of projects or processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering.

• Over 10 years of relevant experience.

• Skilled in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

• Ability to articulate QA procedures to internal staff and external customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and licensees.

• Proven capability using a methodical, analytical questioning approach to evaluate risks, devise solutions, and prioritize tasks.

• Strong commitment to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety.

• NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Extensive Medical benefits, which may include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution options.

• Wellness Programs.

• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and their household members.

• 401(k) plan with Company Match Contributions.

• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays.

• Flexible Work Arrangements.

• Educational Reimbursement.

• Comprehensive Career Development Programs.

• Global Recognition and Service Programs.

• Employee Referral Program.