Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

Principal Supplier Quality EngineerLocation: Monfalcone, IT.As a Principal Supplier Quality Engineer you will perform supplier quality activities including audits/assessments, surveys, inspections, oversight, and verification at Westinghouse supplier facilities. You will be part of the APX Supplier Quality Team with a specific focus on suppliers providing ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code materials and components for the AP1000 Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS). You will report to the Senior Manager, Supplier Quality NSSS. This is a hybrid position based in Monfalcone, Italy, requiring onsite presence three days per week. Relocation assistance is provided for eligible candidates. Applicants based in European Union countries are encouraged to apply.Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement supplier surveillance and oversight plans to ensure compliance with quality and technical standards.Resolve supplier quality issues which adversely impact product quality.Perform independent assessments and oversight to confirm that suppliers have an effective quality management system that meets quality, regulatory, and customer requirements for nuclear safety‑related and/or ASME B&PV Code Section III materials and components.Monitor progress to achieve established quality goals within budgetary and schedule constraints.Create certification documents that identify the procurement requirements met by the purchased material or equipment, such as codes, standards, and other specifications imposed by Westinghouse customers, for major equipment and components.Lead assessments of the global supply base to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes and standards.Evaluate supplier quality plans and processes to verify compliance with quality and technical requirements defined by Westinghouse Engineering.Apply advanced quality control techniques and statistical methods for collection of deficiency information to identify failure causes and trends, rate performance and measure the effectiveness of supplier QA programs and internal processes.Write detailed segments of QA plans/programs according to current U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Westinghouse and customer QA standards for nuclear and non‑nuclear facilities.Implement policies on scope and retention requirements of quality assurance documentation.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.5+ years of experience as a Supplier Quality Professional or similar role.NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor experience is desirable.Proficiency in using several inspection tools such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, and specialized testing equipment (IM&TE) is desirable.Competency with generating, reviewing, approving, and archiving electronic quality documents and records.Audit and supplier source surveillance experience is required.Experience operating within a formal quality management system (e.G., ISO 9001, AS9100, ASME NQA-1) is required.Valid passport (or ability to obtain one) is required, as is the ability to travel internationally.Up to 40–50% travel per month is required to supplier sites.
Benefits
Attractive remunerationPeer‑to‑peer recognition programHybrid work optionsCanteenPerformance bonusWelfare PlanEmployee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household membersLearning and development opportunities.Community service events and other team‑building activities to strengthen bonds and inspire each other.
SalaryThe gross base salary range for this position is estimated to be €51,800 to €64,900 per year.Legal and Regulatory NoticeEmployment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.EEO StatementWestinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.Privacy Noticel'annuncio è rivolto ad ambo i sessi secondo D.Lgs. 198/2006 e nel rispetto dell'art. 10 del D.Lgs. 276/2003. I dati personali forniti verranno trattati nel rispetto del Regolamento UE 2016/679 sulla protezione dei dati (GDPR). Ti invitiamo cortesemente a leggere l'informativa sulla privacy disponibile alla pagina