Principal Supplier Performance Engineer - Valves

Requisition Number: 32694 | Location: Cranberry Township, US | Hybrid role with consideration to be remote within the US and 20% travel required.

About the Role

As a Principal Supplier Performance Engineer, you will support the fabrication of structural and mechanical components at supplier facilities for our AP1000 manufacturing project. This role involves frequent onsite visits to our Etna and Cranberry Township, PA headquarters and reports to the APx Supply Chain, Major Mechanical SPx Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier competence and adherence to processes.
• Accomplish Supplier Oversight Plans to lead completion of critical document submittals, manufacturing activities, surveillance (witness and hold) points, inspections, and functional tests.
• Ensure vendor compliance with critical requirements.
• Coordinate activities of Westinghouse functions responsible for driving supplier performance, including Supply Chain, Design Engineering, and Supplier Quality Oversight.
• Identify and escalate supplier issues, risks, and quality events.
• Promote prompt resolution of issues by coordinating activities, issuing communications, and identifying partners to ensure prompt identification of impacted products, disposition of issues, and implementation of corrective action.
• Monitor main supplier performance metrics (On-Time Delivery, Quality issues, Deviation Notices) to identify negative performance trends and implement causal analysis, corrective actions, and Supplier Improvement Plans to reduce issues.
• Manage internal and external (supplier) corrective action requests, performing cause analyses and verifying completion of preventative and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or fabrication.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Welding, or Manufacturing Engineering disciplines.
• Experience preferred in the Power Generation or Nuclear Industries but could also be in Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Refineries, Offshore Oil Production Platforms, Ship Building, or Manufacturing Plants.
• Experience with fabrication and design of ASME Section VIII pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
• Experience in manufacturing processes including machining (turning, milling), welding, forming, mechanical assembly, NDE and inspection, and testing.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality Plans.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications made to ASME standards.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $116,100 to $129,000 per year, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Wellness Programs, including Employee Assistance Program providing support for employees and their household members.
• 401(k) with company match contributions.
• Paid vacations and company holidays.
• Opportunities for flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs.
• Global recognition and service programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service.
• Employee referral program.