Principal Quality Assurance Specialist

Location: Cranberry Township

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 Quality Analyst you will be responsible for activities related to the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of the Westinghouse Quality Management System at the project level, including Project Quality Plans and implementing procedures. The QAS supports the Quality Manager's activities related to Quality management of APX projects, including schedule maintenance, tracking customer deliverables, and monitoring and reporting project Quality performance.

The QAS is responsible for Quality Oversight of project activities, including participating in targeted surveillances, audits, self-assessments, and design reviews. The QAS supports activities related to the interfaces with other Quality organizations, such as ASME Section III Quality, Supplier Quality, and Global Quality. The QAS supports Quality's role as a quality management system consultant to other project functional groups, such as Engineering, Licensing, and Procurement, in the development of those groups' plans, procedures and safety analysis reports..

You will report to the AP1000 Quality Manager and be located at our Cranberry Township office. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending remote flexibility with regular on-site collaboration at our office

Key Responsibilities:

* Support the implementation of the Westinghouse Quality Management System, project quality plans, and project procedures for APX projects.

* Establish and oversee project team training requirements related to project requirements and implementing procedures.

* Work with engineering, supply chain, and project management to support APX projects.

* Maintain compliance with the Westinghouse Quality Management System for project execution.

* Promote a healthy Nuclear Safety Culture and Safety Conscious Work Environment.

* Promote safe, error-free performance through demonstrated use and promotion of Human Performance tools and organizational learning.

* Promote continuous improvement through identification, communication, and implementation of quality assurance best practices.

* Perform Quality oversight of specified activities.

* Recommend and implement solutions to quality problems, thorough corrective and preventive actions, and ensure solutions are communicated and implemented to appropriate stakeholders.

* Ensure effective change management, keeping clear and open lines of communication with other Quality organizations, leadership, regulatory agencies, customers, and suppliers.

* Work with other intercompany Quality organizations to support audits, ensure compliance and process consistency, and to share best practices and lessons learned.

* Represent and support the APX program in external (customer or regulatory) quality audits and inspections.

* Monitor quality metrics, conduct data analysis, and prepare and present reports related to Quality performance.

Qualifications:

* BS degree or equivalent (preferably engineering / technical)

* Minimum 5+ years of quality assurance experience

* Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; typically 10%

Beneficial:

* Nuclear programs such as NQA-1, ASME Section III, or ISO 19443.)

* ISO 9001 and 19443,·

* 10

CFR
50 Appendix B,·

* ASME NQA-1,·

* ASME Section III B&PV Code,·

* Other international Quality and Nuclear regulations, codes and standards

* Engineering, manufacturing, fabrication and testing work processes

* Auditing skills

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 $90,000 to $112,500 per year.

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