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.
About the role:
As a Principal Quality Specialist, you will support various nuclear projects, ensuring full compliance with ASME NQA-1 requirements, Quality Assurance Programs, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory standards. This will include quality oversight across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and field execution activities.
You will report to the Quality Assurance Manager. This is a remote role that can be performed from anywhere within the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and approving quality-related procedures, work instructions, drawings, specifications, field change requests, Project Quality Plans, and other project and Quality-related documents ensuring that quality requirements are built into the processes.
- Assembly of documentation packages per PQP and contract requirements.
- Review and approve purchase orders for quality-impacting materials and services.
- Review inspection results for correctness and compliance.
- Performing internal surveillances of quality processes to ensure compliance.
- Review and approve supplier documentation such as CMTRs and inspection records.
- Verify compliance with design, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
- Supporting internal and external audits.
- Verifying that all work performed at the Manning location and at Customer sites is in accordance with design requirements, Codes and Standards, and project contract agreements.
- Performing assigned Witness/Hold points as identified in the work process documentation.
- Coordinating dispositions of any deficiencies and nonconformances related to materials and processes. Ensuring deficiencies are documented, investigated, and resolved.
- Providing quality oversight of in-process welding, machining, NDT, and other inspection processes.
- Initiating “Stop Work” when necessary to ensure compliance to procedures, processes, and Codes.
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
- Managing and directing the Quality Control (QC) field staff, as needed.
- Assist Project Management with Quality Program Indoctrination to the Project Team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical discipline
- 6+ years working with ASME Section III, ASME NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, and 10CFR21, and other ASME and National Board Codes.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Experience with supplier audits and nuclear-grade procurement.
- Relevant experience and application with US NRC Regulations and ASME Code.
- Experience interfacing with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
- Ability to travel up to 30%
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 $103,200.00 to $129,000.00 per year.
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Why Westinghouse?
Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:
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
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
