Principle Supplier Performance Engineer

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Job Responsibilities

Supplier Oversight:

• Perform on-site and remote supplier oversight to ensure Westinghouse technical and quality requirements are achieved

• Develop and implement Supplier Oversight Plans to drive on-time 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

• Actively identify and escalate significant supplier issues, risk, and quality events.

• Drive prompt resolution of issues by coordinating activities, issuing timely communications, and identifying stakeholders to ensure prompt identification of impacted products, disposition of issues, and implementation of corrective action

• Monitor key supplier performance metrics (On-Time Delivery, Quality issues, Deviation Notices, etc.) for assigned suppliers to proactively identify negative performance trends and implement causal analysis, corrective actions, and Supplier Improvement Plans to mitigate issues.

• Evaluate procurement (supplier) risk, soliciting stakeholder input, and leveraging tools and resources to develop security of supply risk mitigation plans

• Own internal and external (supplier) corrective action requests, performing cause analyses and verifying completion of preventative and corrective actions

Supplier Development

• Perform technical evaluations of new and existing suppliers to assess manufacturing capability, capacity, process controls, compliance with applicable regulations, codes & standards, and associated risks

• Identify gaps between supplier capabilities and Westinghouse technical / quality requirements to establish and implement development plans.

• Lead supplier development and qualification activities for new products, supplier improvement initiatives, and cost reduction efforts. This includes performing supplier development activities to establish or improve suppliers' manufacturing processes and quality management systems to meet Westinghouse requirements.

• Review and disposition supplier process documents, process capability analyses, measurement system analyses, input to design for manufacturability, etc.

• Work with Design Engineering to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements and that all expectations are communicated effectively to support suppliers.

• Support implementation of Value Analysis / Value Engineering, Design for Assembly, and Design for Manufacturing principles during the design process.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Engineering
• 4+ years of progressive experience in engineering/manufacturing
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes, precision machining (turning, milling, etc.), welding, forming, mechanical assembly, NDE and inspection, and testing
• Experience performing process capability analysis (Cpk) and qualification
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality Plans, PFMEAs, etc.
• Experience leading multiple, concurrent cross functional projects
• Proficient at Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and Power Point
• Experience authoring technical documents or operating procedures
• Ability to read drawings and specifications made to ASME standards
• Experience with nuclear products and standards desired

Soft skills:

• Project Management experience desired
• Effective communication with different disciplines and functions
• Respectful negotiation and conflict resolution
• Proactive approach to work / risk management
• Results oriented and self-driven
• Questioning attitude and continual interest to learn and develop new skills and abilities
• Effective decision maker – timely and using data, facts, input, etc.
• Team oriented and collaborative
• Ability to effectively mentor and develop others
• Fluent in English

Mobility

30% France and Europe

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 France can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Peer-to-peer recognition program. 
• Lunch vouchers
• Transportation allowance
• Work-from-home allowance
• 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.

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