Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Principal Supplier Quality Engineer leading supplier surveillance in manufacturing operations for nuclear industry. Ensuring conformity to contractual requirements and safety culture with significant oversight responsibilities.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $103,200 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead surveillance of the manufacturing operations performed by the supplier to assess the conformity of these operations according to the contractual requirements.
Ensure that the supplier implements the nuclear safety culture and identify and report deviations to the contractual requirements.
Review the final documentation and issue quality release at the end of the manufacturing process.
Witness the manufacturing activities such as welding, non-destructive examination, dimensional control, Destructive testing based on the surveillance plan managed by the supply chain.
Raise the deviation to contractual requirements in the dedicated template.
Issue a report after each activity of surveillance performed.
Review End of Manufacturing Reports.
Issue quality release (QR) prior to shipment of equipment.
Perform unscheduled oversight based on lessons learned and weakness of supplier.
Support supply chain and project team request and provide information on main events occurring at the supplier facility.
Support the SQO team as a back-up when there are too many activities in parallel or when someone is on vacation.

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 (RCC-M, ASME, ESPN…)
Knowledge of manufacturing processes for critical nuclear equipment
Willing to travel often (between 50 to 75%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 & Tools

manufacturing inspectionsurveillance engineeringnon-destructive examinationweldingdimensional controldestructive testingNDEUTRTmanufacturing processes

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizationalreportingproblem-solvingcollaborationattention to detailadaptabilitysupportoversight

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor's degree in industrial engineeringNF EN ISO 9712CWI