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Laveer Engineering · 4 weeks ago

Codes & Standards Principal Quality Engineer

Cranberry Township, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$103K/yr - $129K/yr

8+ years exp

Westinghouse Electric Co is committed to providing clean energy solutions and values its employees as its most valuable asset. The Principal Quality Engineer will lead quality assurance duties to ensure compliance with ASME Section III standards and mentor other employees in quality assurance practices.

Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringService Industry

Responsibilities

Support administration of the ASME Section III Quality Assurance Program for accredited locations under our N-1149 Certificate of Authorization

Be an ASME Section III Quality Assurance and ASME Section III subject matter expert

Be the primary contact with the Authorized Nuclear Inspector Supervisor (ANIS) and Authorized Nuclear Inspector (ANI)

Maintain Westinghouse ASME Section III Code Program (WCAP-12308) manual where:

Lead manual (and supporting procedure) updates when updates are required

Assure the manual meets the organizations' process needs and reflects organizational changes

Assure Level 2 implementing procedures meet ASME Section III Code and Westinghouse Code Program requirements

Assure activities affecting quality are performed in accordance with the Westinghouse ASME Section III Code Program

Support ASME Section III Code Projects by:

Coach and mentor employees with regard to ASME Code applications (e.g. Data Reports and Certified Material Test Reports (CMTRs)) and compliance for new (e.g. AP1000) and established Westinghouse projects

Assure that quality commitments and schedule aligns with customer needs and expectations

Assure ASME Section III Code and Westinghouse Code Program requirements have been met prior to Code Certification (Stamping) for Section III Components including National Board Registration (when required)

Follow-up on Westinghouse Code Program corrective actions, evaluate responses and ensure objective evidence substantiates closure

Complete delegated authority of the Codes & Standards Program Manager (CSPM) when the CSPM is not available

Support preparation efforts and host ASME Section III Code surveys, Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) Audits and internal (audits) assessments of the Westinghouse Code Program

Assure required responses to all ASME Section III Code findings are correct, complete, submitted and closed on time

Qualification

ASME Section IIIQuality AssuranceNuclear RegulationsMechanical EngineeringProject ManagementCustomer InteractionTeam LeadershipMentoring

Required

A Bachelor of Science degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or related technical field

8+ years of progressively more responsible and varied assignments in quality assurance/project management and quality assurance programs

8+ years practical experience working with the ASME Section III Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code or ASME NQA-1

Relevant experience using ASME Section V, Nondestructive Examination and Section IX, Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working with customers, suppliers, regulators (e.g. U.S. NRC) and technical groups

Relevant experience and application with US NRC Regulations such as 10CFR 50.55, 10CFR50 Appendix B, and 10CFR21

Relevant experience in nuclear construction or nuclear fabrication quality assurance/project management (or equivalent) of large, complex engineering, procurement, and fabrication/construction projects

Benefits

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