Principal Supplier Performance Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Principal Supplier Performance Engineer leading the development and qualification of suppliers for cost reduction at Westinghouse. Managing complex quality issues and supporting make/buy decisions in nuclear energy solutions.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $103,200 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Learn, applying, and promoting Nuclear Safety Culture Traits and Human Performance Tools at Westinghouse and with our suppliers
Lead supplier development and qualification activities for new products and cost reduction efforts. This includes identification of project risks and mitigating actions, managing project schedules, approval of supplier process documents, process capability analyses, measurement system analyses, input to design for manufacturability.
Lead technical assessments of new suppliers for manufacturing capability, capacity, process controls and supply risks
Perform on-site and remote supplier oversight to improve, resolve issues and validate capability to meet requirements
Manage internal and supplier corrective action requests, perform cause analyses, and verify completion of preventative and corrective actions
Lead and escalate 'quality events', coordinating activities, issuing communications, identifying team members to ensure prompt identification of impacted products, disposition, & corrective action
Evaluate procurement risk, solicit partner input, and use tools to develop security of supply risk mitigation plans
Use manufacturing process knowledge for make/buy decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
5+ years of progressive experience in engineering/manufacturing
Knowledge in manufacturing processes, e.g. CNC machining
Experience performing process capability analysis (Cpk) and qualification
Working knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality Plans, PFMEAs.
Experience performing process capability analysis (Cpk) and qualification
Identify main project tasks, develop schedules, manage spend
Experience leading multiple, concurrent projects
Experience authoring technical documents or operating procedures
Read drawings and specifications made to ASME standards
Experience with nuclear products and standards desired
Project Management experience desired

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

CNC machiningprocess capability analysisCpkManufacturing PlansQuality PlansPFMEAstechnical documentationproject managementrisk mitigationdesign for manufacturability

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsteam coordinationanalytical skillsproject schedulingrisk assessmentissue resolutioncollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering