Principal Quality Engineer

About the role

As a Principal Quality Engineer you will lead and mentor others in a variety of quality assurance duties to ensure implementation of the Westinghouse QMS, WCAP system and ASME program.

Key Responsibilities

• Support administration of the WEC QA programs.
• Support the implementation of the Westinghouse Quality Management System, project quality plans, and project procedures for APX projects.
• Establish and oversee project team training requirements related to project requirements and implementing procedures.
• Work with engineering, supply chain, and project management to support APX projects.
• Maintain compliance with the Westinghouse Quality Management System for project execution.
• Perform Quality oversight of specified activities.
• Be the primary contact with the Authorized Nuclear Inspector Supervisor (ANIS) and Authorized Nuclear Inspector (ANI).
• Maintain ASME Section III Code Program manuals where:
• Lead manual (and supporting procedure) updates when updates.
• Assure the manual meets the organizations' process needs and reflect 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:
• 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.
• Review work process documents for compliance to Code, specification, QA program.
• Assure that quality commitments and schedule aligns with customer needs and expectations.
• Assure ASME Section III Code Program requirements have been met prior to Code Certification (Stamping) for Section III Components including National Board Registration.
• Follow-up on corrective actions, evaluate responses and ensure objective evidence substantiates closure.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field
• Minimum 8 years of applicable quality experience
• Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance regulations, codes, and standards including: 10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, ASME Section III B&PV Code

Pay

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.

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
• Education 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

Why Westinghouse?

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.