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Laveer Engineering · 1 day ago

Lead Supplier Performance Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $146K/yr

10+ years exp

Westinghouse Electric Co is a leader in the global nuclear energy industry, committed to providing clean energy solutions. As a Lead Supplier Performance Engineer, you will oversee global supplier performance and risk management, ensuring delivery assurance for fuel commitments while collaborating with various teams to address complex manufacturing and quality challenges.

Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringService Industry

Responsibilities

Model strong Nuclear Safety Culture behaviors and conduct effective safety briefings. Use Human Performance (HuP) tools in these interactions

Provide day‑to‑day technical support to fuel delivery and project teams, ensuring supplier performance aligns with contract, schedule, and customer requirements

Lead supplier qualification, development, and oversight activities, including technical assessments of manufacturing capability, capacity, process controls, and supply chain risk. Execute onsite and remote oversight to validate performance and drive improvement

Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier risks affecting quality, schedule, and security of supply. Support make/buy decisions and mitigation strategies using manufacturing and process expertise

Provide technical leadership for quality events, corrective actions, and root cause analyses. Support escalation, resolution, and verification of effective preventive actions for significant issues

Serve as a technical authority for complex supplier and quality issues; support customer, executive, and cross‑functional discussions with clear, accurate, and confident technical communications

Verify and peer‑review qualification and oversight plans and reports for technical rigor, consistency, and effectiveness. Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and oversight methods using lessons learned and operating experience

Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and on‑the‑job training support for SPE team members. Share best practices and lessons learned and maintain regular touchpoints to support execution and technical development

Produce high‑quality qualification and oversight reports, maintain supplier scorecards, and manage supplier quality records (NCRs/SCARs) in SAP

Qualification

Nuclear industry experienceManufacturing processes expertiseQuality programs knowledgeOperational excellence expertiseProject management experienceRisk managementProcess improvementMentoring skillsTechnical leadershipTechnical communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering required

10+ years of relevant engineering, manufacturing, quality, or operations experience

Experience mentoring and technically lead teams of engineers in the execution of complex, cross‑functional work

Demonstrated depth in nuclear products, manufacturing processes and capabilities, quality programs, and operational excellence, applied to strengthen customer and supplier relationships

Experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality programs, or operational excellence

Recognized subject matter expert in one or more manufacturing or Operational Excellence disciplines

Working knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality Plans

Preferred

Master's degree or demonstrated equivalent technical expertise

Project management experience

Nuclear industry experience and familiarity with NQA‑1 standards strongly desired

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