Principal Quality Engineer

Requisition Number: 28853

Company:
Westinghouse Electric Co

Location:

Hopkins, SC, US, 29061

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

As a Principal Quality Engineer you will implement Department Quality policies and systems following customer requirements, applicable standards, and regulations. You will report to the Manager of Quality Engineering and be located at Columbia, SC. You will support this role 100% onsite.

• Develop, recommend, and technical solutions for inspection and compliance following customer requirements, applicable standards, and regulations.
• Recommend and influence operations to take appropriate corrective actions, resolve quality issues and implement performance improvement.
• Review design engineering documentation to verify compliance with technical QA requirements for design, manufacture, construction and installation of nuclear power plant primary and secondary loop structures, systems & components and modifications thereof, and for non‑nuclear projects.
• Assess and identify issues with supplier performance to assure best cost/value for procured products and services through audits, surveillances, commercial grade surveys, supplier partnerships.
• Refine processes through development of automated systems to improve productivity and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Be the quality liaison/coordinator for third-party inquiries, including government regulatory agencies, customers, licensees, ASME, ISO.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience to include quality assurance or compliance
• Knowledge of national consensus standards of quality such as ISO, Six Sigma, ANSI/ASME NQA1, Supplements and Appendices, IEEE Standards and US NRC Regulatory Guide series.
• Working knowledge of data collection and analysis tools such as Minitab, R or Python
• General knowledge of the major non‑destructive testing (NDT) disciplines and their relationship to materials structures.
• Experience with dimensional inspection and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.