Principal Supplier Performance Engineer

Westinghouse seeks a Principal Supplier Performance Engineer to support the fabrication of structural and mechanical components from supplier facilities, contributing to the company’s mission of providing clean energy solutions.

About the Role

The position reports to the Large Structures, SPx Manager and is located onsite at one of the supplier locations in Vancouver, WA; Clinton, NC; Batavia, OH; or Gibsonton, FL. No relocation assistance is provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform on‑site supplier oversight to ensure Westinghouse technical and quality requirements are achieved.
• Develop and implement Supplier Oversight Plans to lead completion of critical document submittals, manufacturing activities, surveillance (witness and hold) points, inspections, and tests, ensuring vendor compliance.
• Coordinate activities of Westinghouse functions responsible for driving supplier performance, including Supply Chain (buyers and category managers), Design Engineering, and Supplier Quality Oversight.
• Identify and escalate supplier issues, risk, and quality events; guide prompt resolution by coordinating activities, issuing communications, and engaging partners.
• Monitor main supplier performance metrics (quality issues, deviation notices) to identify negative trends and implement causal analysis, corrective actions, and Supplier Improvement Plans.
• Evaluate procurement risk, solicit partner input, and develop security‑of‑supply risk mitigation plans.
• Manage internal and external corrective action requests, perform cause analyses, and verify completion of preventative and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience in Power Generation, Nuclear, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as precision machining (turning, milling), welding, forming, mechanical assembly, NDE, inspection, and testing.
• Experience performing process capability analysis (Cpk) and qualification.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality Plans, PFMEAs, etc.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications made to ASME standards.

Pay

Base salary range: $103,200 – $129,000 per year, dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, including dental, vision, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
• 401(k) with company match contributions.
• Paid vacations and company holidays.
• Flexible work arrangement opportunities.
• Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career development programs.
• Global recognition and service programs.
• Employee referral program.