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Principal Supplier Performance Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company
401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Cranberry Township
1000 Westinghouse Drive (Show on map)
Jan 29, 2026

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.



About the role:

As a Principal Supplier Performance Engineer, you will lead supplier excellence through hands on technical oversight, risk management, and performance ownership-working closely with suppliers to turn complexity into reliable, fully compliant delivery.

You will report to the APx Supply Chain NSSS, SPx Manager and work remotely.



Key Responsibilities:


  • Evaluate and develop suppliers for complex nucleargrade products by assessing manufacturing capability, equipment readiness, material availability, process controls, and compliance with Westinghouse technical and quality requirements (NQA1, 10 CFR 50 App. B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III).



  • Lead supplier development and qualification for new products including risk identification and mitigation.



  • Define and manage Supplier Oversight Plans including witness and holdpoint strategy, and oversight cost estimates.



  • Perform supplier oversight, executing or delegating witness and hold points, documenting results, issuing required actions, and coordinating quality surveillance with Westinghouse Supplier Quality.



  • Drive supplier performance through scorecards and continuous monitoring to ensure full compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.



  • Manage supplier corrective actions, including SCAR, rootcause analysis (8D), and verification of preventive and corrective actions, while developing and overseeing Performance Improvement Plans when needed.



  • Lead and escalate technical issues and major quality events to WBS organization, ensuring stakeholders coordination and providing manufacturing technical expertise.



  • Review supplier documentation and verify correct flow down of technical and quality requirements. Review deviations, nonconformance reports, technical records, and quality assurance documentation associated with ASME Section III stamping processes.





Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, or related Engineering discipline.



  • Minimum 5 years of experience in nuclear manufacturing or similarly regulated heavy industries.



  • Knowledge of nuclear codes and standards, including ASME Section III (required).



  • Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding ,NDE, equipment assembly, and testing (reactor coolant pumps preferred).



  • Experience with process capability analysis and PFMEA.



  • Experience leading multiple crossfunctional, international projects.



  • Knowledge of final QA documentation and ASME Section III stamping processes.



  • Commitment to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety.



  • Ability to mentor other Supplier Performance Engineers and contribute to best practices for oversight plans.



  • Willing to perform oversight at the supplier's workshop based in United States.



  • Willing to support business trips to other suppliers' facilities up to 20% (typical trips 2-5 days)





We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:





  • Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options



  • Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members



  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement



  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays



  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance



  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers



  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service



  • Employee Referral Program





Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:




  • Safety and Quality



  • Integrity and Trust



  • Customer Focus and Innovation



  • Speed and Passion to Win



  • Teamwork and Accountability





While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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