Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

. Lead surveillance of supplier manufacturing operations to assess conformity with contractual requirements .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesLead💰 $103,200 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier surveillance and quality assurance within the nuclear industry, focusing on compliance with contractual requirements and safety culture. Proficient in non-destructive examination, welding activities, and relevant nuclear construction codes.

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Manufacturing InspectionNuclear Industry ExperienceNon-Destructive Examination (NDE)Welding Certification (CWI, NF EN ISO 9712)Knowledge of RCC-M and ASME Codes

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Hard Skills

Supplier SurveillanceQuality Release IssuanceDimensional ControlDestructive TestingWelding ActivitiesEnd of Manufacturing Reports ReviewDeviation ReportingManufacturing Process KnowledgeNuclear Safety Culture ImplementationUnscheduled Oversight

Certifications & Qualifications

CWINF EN ISO 9712

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Construction CodeRCC-MASMEESPNSupplier Quality Oversight (SQO)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead surveillance of supplier manufacturing operations to assess conformity with contractual requirements
Ensure suppliers implement nuclear safety culture
Identify and report deviations from contractual requirements
Witness manufacturing activities including welding, non-destructive examination, dimensional control and destructive testing
Raise deviations using the dedicated template
Issue reports after each surveillance activity
Review End of Manufacturing Reports
Issue quality release before equipment shipment
Perform unscheduled oversight based on supplier lessons learned and weaknesses
Support supply chain and project team requests by providing information on significant supplier-facility events
Support the SQO team as a backup during parallel activities or vacations
Review final documentation and issue quality release at the end of manufacturing
Report to the Manager, Supplier Quality EMEA

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
5+ years of experience as manufacturing inspector/surveillance engineer in the nuclear industry
Certification in NDE or welding is preferred, such as NF EN ISO 9712, CWI or similar
Strong knowledge of NDE, especially UT and RT, and welding activities
Knowledge of nuclear construction code/regulation, including RCC-M, ASME and ESPN
Knowledge of manufacturing processes for critical nuclear equipment
Willing to travel often, between 50 to 75%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical benefits including possible medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs, including Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs
Global Recognition and Service Programs
Employee Referral Program