Principal Quality Engineer, Codes & Standards
Westinghouse Electric Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cranberry Township • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $103,200 - $129,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Support administration of the ASME Section III Quality Assurance Program for accredited locations under our N-1149 Certificate of Authorization
- Be an ASME Section III Quality Assurance and ASME Section III subject matter expert
- Be the primary contact with the Authorized Nuclear Inspector Supervisor (ANIS) and Authorized Nuclear Inspector (ANI)
- Maintain Westinghouse ASME Section III Code Program (WCAP-12308) manual where: Lead manual (and supporting procedure) updates when updates are required
- Assure the manual meets the organizations' process needs and reflects organizational changes
- Assure Level 2 implementing procedures meet ASME Section III Code and Westinghouse Code Program requirements
- Assure activities affecting quality are performed in accordance with the Westinghouse ASME Section III Code Program
- Support ASME Section III Code Projects by: Coach and mentor employees with regard to ASME Code applications (e.g. Data Reports and Certified Material Test Reports (CMTRs)) and compliance for new (e.g. AP1000) and established Westinghouse projects
- Assure that quality commitments and schedule aligns with customer needs and expectations
- Assure ASME Section III Code and Westinghouse Code Program requirements have been met prior to Code Certification (Stamping) for Section III Components including National Board Registration (when required)
- Follow-up on Westinghouse Code Program corrective actions, evaluate responses and ensure objective evidence substantiates closure
- Complete delegated authority of the Codes & Standards Program Manager (CSPM) when the CSPM is not available
- Support preparation efforts and host ASME Section III Code surveys, Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) Audits and internal (audits) assessments of the Westinghouse Code Program
- Assure required responses to all ASME Section III Code findings are correct, complete, submitted and closed on time
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or related technical field
- 8+ years of progressively more responsible and varied assignments in quality assurance/project management and quality assurance programs
- 8+ years practical experience working with the ASME Section III Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code or ASME NQA-1
- Relevant experience using ASME Section V, Nondestrictove Examination and Section IX, Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience working with customers, suppliers, regulators (e.g. U.S. NRC) and technical groups
- Relevant experience and application with US NRC Regulations such as 10CFR 50.55, 10CFR50 Appendix B, and 10CFR21
- Relevant experience in nuclear construction or nuclear fabrication quality assurance/project management (or equivalent) of large, complex engineering, procurement, and fabrication/construction projects.
Benefits
- 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
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Hard skills
ASME Section IIIQuality AssuranceNQA-1Nondestructive ExaminationWelding QualificationsProject ManagementQuality Assurance ProgramsData ReportsCertified Material Test ReportsNational Board Registration
Soft skills
coachingmentoringcustomer relationscommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingleadershipcollaborationattention to detailtime management