Senior supplier quality & performance engineer

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy , where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow. At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day. About The Role As a Lead Supplier Performance Engineer – NSSS Major Components , you will provide technical leadership and execution oversight across complex, regulated procurements. You will lead Supplier Performance Engineers (SPEs), ensuring alignment with project quality, schedule, and cost objectives. You will report to the Manager, APx Supply Chain – Nuclear Steam Supply Systems (NSSS) and be located in Monfalcone, Italy . This is a full‑time hybrid position , requiring up to 3 days per week onsite and international travel. Key Responsibilities Lead, coordinate, and prioritize the activities of assigned Supplier Performance Engineers (SPEs) across multiple suppliers, components, and projects Serve as the technical escalation point for supplier performance issues, quality events, delivery risks, and complex nonconformances Ensure consistent application of supplier performance expectations, technical rigor, and oversight practices across the SPE team Drive development and execution of supplier performance strategies, including risk mitigation actions, recovery plans, and continuous improvement initiatives Enforce compliance with ASME Section III, applicable regulatory requirements, and company quality standards through review and approval of escalated supplier documentation Lead resolution of complex technical and quality issues, balancing safety, quality, schedule, and cost considerations Monitor supplier performance metrics and scorecards to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities Provide communication to leadership on supplier status, risks, mitigation plans, and resource needs Support onboarding, mentoring, and development of SPEs to strengthen technical capability and execution consistency Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline 10+ years of related experience in highly regulated industries; nuclear experience preferred Experience leading technical teams and managing supplier performance Strong knowledge of nuclear or regulated quality programs (e.g., NQA‑1, ASME Section III, 10 CFR) Willingness to travel internationally Why Westinghouse? We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. Below is an example of what employees in Italy can expect: Attractive remuneration Peer‑to‑peer recognition program Hybrid work options Canteen Performance bonus Welfare Plan Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members Learning and development opportunities. We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team‑building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other. Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. L'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 #J-18808-Ljbffr