Principal Supplier Performance Engineer

Job Title: AP1000 Supplier Performance Engineer

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About the role:

As we expand our AP1000™ program across the globe - with a focus on Japan - we're looking for experienced and motivated individuals to join our mission.

As an AP1000 Principal Supplier Performance Engineer you will lead the manufacturing readiness and supplier capability assessments for critical mechanical components. This role is important to ensure manufacturing feasibility, mitigating production risks, and securing supplier performance for one of the world's most advanced nuclear reactor designs.

You will report to the Supplier Performance Manager who is based in the United States.

You will be supported by a Colleague who is based in USA and will help you during an onboarding process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Oversight
• Perform on-site supplier oversight to ensure Westinghouse technical and quality requirements are achieved
• Develop and implement Supplier Oversight Plans to lead completion of critical document submittals, manufacturing activities, surveillance (witness and hold) points, inspections, and tests and ensure vendor compliance with critical requirements
• Coordinate activities of Westinghouse functions responsible for driving supplier performance including Supply Chain (buyers and category managers), Design Engineering, and Supplier Quality Oversight
• Promote prompt resolution of issues by coordinating activities, issuing communications, and identifying stakeholders to ensure prompt identification of impacted products, disposition of issues, and implementation of corrective action
• Monitor main supplier performance metrics to identify negative performance trends and implement corrective actions
• Evaluate procurement risk, soliciting partner input, and applying resources to develop security of supply risk mitigation plans
• Oversee internal and external (supplier) corrective action requests

Supplier Development

• Perform technical evaluations of our suppliers to assess manufacturing capability, capacity, process controls, compliance with applicable regulations, codes & standards, and associated risks
• Identify gaps between supplier evaluations and Westinghouse technical / quality requirements
• Lead supplier development and qualification activities for new products, supplier improvement programs, and cost reduction efforts.
• Review and disposition supplier process documents, process capability analyses, measurement system analyses, input to design for manufacturability
• Work with Design Engineering to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements
• Ensure the smooth flow of communication, both internal and external
• Support implementation of Value Analysis / Value Engineering, Design for Assembly, and Design for Manufacturing principles during the design process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, in an Engineering Discipline
• Experience with:
• 10+ years experience in role obtained in a heavy fabrication environments (including welding and machining of large mechanical components) and a basic understanding of mechanical principles are required.
• Manufacturing of large size steel components (low volume / dedicated specification) preferably pressure vessels
• Highly regulated industry (e.g. nuclear / aerospace)
• Project management
• Leading complex supplier engagements.
• Leading Supplier Development initiatives (Production Part Approval Process and/or New Product Implementation)

• ASME Section III experience
• Nondestructive testing/examination awareness (PT/UT/MT/RT)

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 can expect:

• Attractive pay
• Hybrid work opportunities
• High flexibility and autonomy
• Great health and welfare benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee referral program
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

Recruiters will provide specific benefits information that is applicable for this role

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

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

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