Senior Supplier Performance Engineer

ph3About the Role /h3 pAs an bAP1000 Senior Supplier Performance Engineer /b, you will lead manufacturing readiness and supplier capability assessments for critical mechanical components supporting one of the world's most advanced nuclear reactor designs. You will ensure manufacturing feasibility, mitigate production risks, and drive supplier performance across complex, highly regulated environments. Your role will involve close collaboration with engineering, supply chain, and supplier quality teams, along with on‑site supplier engagement to drive manufacturing readiness, resolve issues, and ensure supplier performance. /p pYou will report to the bSupplier Performance Manager /b and be located in bChieti, Abruzzo, Italy /b. This is an on‑site role with expected residency at a supplier location in Chieti and occasional travel within Italy and Europe. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead supplier oversight activities, including on‑site and remote monitoring, to ensure compliance with technical and quality requirements /li liDevelop and execute Supplier Oversight Plans to manage document submissions, manufacturing processes, inspections, tests, and surveillance activities /li liCoordinate cross‑functional teams (Supply Chain, Design Engineering, Supplier Quality) to drive supplier performance and resolve issues efficiently /li liPerform supplier capability assessments to evaluate manufacturing processes, risk, capacity, and compliance with industry codes and standards /li liDrive supplier development and qualification initiatives, including gap identification, process improvements, and corrective action implementation /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor's degree in an engineering discipline /li li5+ years experience in heavy fabrication environments including welding and machining of large mechanical components, with basic understanding of mechanical principles /li liExperience manufacturing large steel components (e.g., pressure vessels) within regulated industries such as nuclear or aerospace /li liExperience leading supplier engagements, supplier development programs (e.g., PPAP or New Product Introduction), and project management activities /li liTechnical familiarity with nondestructive testing methods (PT, UT, MT, RT) /li liFluency in both Italian and English (written and spoken) /li liWillingness to work on‑site at a supplier location in Chieti, with occasional travel within Italy and Europe /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liAttractive remuneration /li liPeer‑to‑peer recognition program /li liHybrid work options /li liCanteen /li liPerformance bonus /li liWelfare plan /li liEmployee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members /li liLearning and development opportunities /li /ul pWestinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr