Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

This is a hybrid role based in either Cranberry Township, PA or Rock Hill, SC. Relocation assistance is not provided.

About the role

As a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, you will improve processes related to supplier qualification, oversight, issue resolution, and continuous improvement. You will help ensure supplier compliance with Westinghouse quality, technical, and contractual requirements for components supporting nuclear new plant projects. You will report to the Sr. Manager, APX Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Perform supplier quality evaluations, audits, surveys, and technical assessments observing Westinghouse procedures and nuclear quality requirements.
• Support supplier qualification and maintenance on the Qualified Supplier List (QSL), including scope verification and ongoing compliance.
• Ensure APX Supply Chain WBSs implement supplier oversight activities including witness and hold points, inspections, and surveillance at supplier facilities.
• Ensure supplier Quality Assurance Programs comply with applicable standards such as ASME NQA1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME Section III, and applicable customer/regulatory requirements.
• Review supplier quality plans, procedures, inspection and test plans, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support technical and quality reviews of procurement requisitions and change notices.
• Lead supplier nonconformance resolution, including issuance and closure of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Promote root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness reviews.
• Monitor supplier quality performance metrics and trends.
• Prepare reports and provide status updates to Supply Chain and Quality leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Nuclear Quality.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, surveillance, and assessments.
• Experience supporting major mechanical equipment (e.g., heavy forgings, pressure vessels, cranes, modules, and rotating equipment).
• Experience with global suppliers and international manufacturing oversight.
• Prior experience in nuclear new plant or large capital projects.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $85,200 to $106,500 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 an Employee Assistance Program providing support for employees and their household members.
• 401(k) with company match contributions.
• Paid vacations and company holidays.
• 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.