Principal Quality Engineer

About the role

As a Principal Quality Engineer at Westinghouse, you will provide technical leadership and independent quality assurance oversight for products and services for the commercial nuclear power industry, including instrumentation & control (I&C) systems, software, and project quality management. You will help assure effective, efficient implementation of the Westinghouse Quality Management System with a focus on compliance with applicable customer contractual, regulatory, and industry requirements. This role offers the opportunity to influence complex nuclear I&C work, collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, customers, and suppliers, and mentor developing quality professionals. You will report to the ICS Quality Assurance Manager and be located at our Warrendale, PA facility in a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance planning and oversight for I&C projects execution, products realization, and software lifecycle activities.
• Interpret and apply applicable regulatory and industry consensus standards, examples including 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1, customer specifications, and Westinghouse quality requirements.
• Interact with multi-functional teams to develop and review project quality plans, procedures, surveillance plans, audit plans, and related quality documentation.
• Provide quality oversight of engineering, software lifecycle, procurement, commercial-grade dedication, manufacturing, inspection, testing, and project activities.
• Lead or support audits, surveillances, self-assessments, supplier assessments, and audit-readiness activities.
• Lead quality involvement in corrective action and nonconformance processes, including cause evaluation, corrective actions, closure, and effectiveness reviews when required.
• Represent ICS Quality Assurance during customer, regulatory, certification, and third-party audits or reviews.
• Identify and communicate quality and compliance risks and work across functions to drive appropriate resolution.
• Analyze quality performance and operating experience to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Mentor Quality Engineers and other personnel in quality requirements, problem solving, audit readiness, and effective quality program implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in commercial nuclear power, or a similar highly regulated industry, e.g., energy, aerospace, defense.
• Working knowledge of commercial nuclear power regulations and industry quality consensus standards, examples including 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, and ASME NQA-1, ISO 19443.
• Experience with audits, assessments, corrective action, supplier quality, or complex quality oversight.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating technical, contractual, and quality requirements and making informed decisions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Lead Auditor or ASQ certification preferred.
• Experience with nuclear instrumentation and control systems, digital systems, software quality assurance, or independent verification and validation a plus.
• Experience with supplier quality, commercial-grade dedication, manufacturing quality, or project quality assurance preferred.
• Experience supporting customer, regulatory, or third-party audits preferred.

Pay

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 - $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
• 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

Schedule

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role located at the Warrendale, PA facility.