Principal Supplier Performance Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company
$103200.00-$129000.00
401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Cranberry Township
1000 Westinghouse Drive (Show on map)
Oct 22, 2026
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 Supplier Performance Engineer, you will provide hands-on manufacturing and technical leadership at main suppliers. You will work with suppliers and our teams, including Westinghouse Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Supply Chain. You will report to the Manager Supplier Performance, NSSS APX and be located at Blackfoot, ID. This is a 4-5 year residency remote position and requires residing within 2.5 hours of Blackfoot, ID due to frequent supplier-site presence. After the residency has ended you can work remote from anywhere in the US. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership on the supplier shop floor during manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing activities. Evaluate supplier manufacturing readiness before critical operations Translate engineering requirements into manufacturing risks and appropriate supplier oversight activities. Anticipate manufacturing challenges and work with suppliers to develop technically sound solutions before they affect component quality. Lead technical issue resolution for complex manufacturing issues, including root-cause evaluation, recovery planning and SCARS. Define and manage Supplier Oversight Plans including completing technical oversight activities and witness- and hold-point strategies. Review supplier manufacturing and technical documentation necessary to assess manufacturing readiness and execution. Support supplier execution for complex electro-mechanical components. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical or related Engineering discipline. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical or related Engineering discipline. 5+ years of experience in nuclear manufacturing, heavy fabrication or similarly regulated manufacturing environment. Demonstrated shop-floor manufacturing experience Practical knowledge of forming and rolling, fabrication and welding processes, Experience with dimensional tolerances, dimensional control, fit-up, understanding, and assembly processes. Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing requirements, and technical documentation. Working knowledge of manufacturing and inspection processes such as machining, welding, fabrication, NDE, dimensional inspection, assembly, and testing. We prefer a background of nuclear quality, NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME Section III. Willingness to support business travel to other supplier facilities up to 20% of the time. 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. #LI-remote 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: Safety and Quality Integrity and Trust Customer Focus and Innovation Speed and Passion to Win Teamwork and Accountability 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 Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter \| Facebook \| LinkedIn\| YouTube