Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Guide teams through various quality assurance activities to ensure that externally sourced products align with Westinghouse's quality and technical standards.

• Oversee teams implementing intricate plans for supplier program development, supervision, and quality verification.

• Assist in the technical and quality assessments of suppliers for nuclear-grade products.

• Direct the resolution of complex quality issues related to suppliers.

• Offer specialized knowledge in technical or quality domains.

• Address supplier quality challenges to enhance design integrity, material performance, or regulatory compliance.

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

• Establish and maintain supplier quality management systems.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, QA, and Project teams.

• Develop certification documents that outline procurement criteria fulfilled by purchased materials or equipment.

• Lead global supply-base evaluations for regulatory, ASME, and Westinghouse standards.

• Mentor junior engineers and exemplify leadership through actions.

• Contribute both independently and in collaboration to intricate project or process solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering.

• Over 8 years of relevant experience.

• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Ability to articulate QA procedures to internal staff and external stakeholders, including customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and licensees regarding Westinghouse quality-related products and services.

• Proven capability in employing structured, analytical questioning methods to evaluate risks, devise solutions, and prioritize tasks.

• Dedication to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety.

• NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work options.

• Opportunities for travel (40–50%).