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About the role:

As we expand our AP1000™ program across the globe - with a focus on Japan - we're looking for experienced and motivated individuals to join our mission.

As a AP1000 Manufacturing Supplier Performance Engineer you will lead the manufacturing readiness and supplier capability assessments for critical mechanical components. This role is important to ensure manufacturing feasibility, mitigating production risks, and securing supplier performance for one of the world's most advanced nuclear reactor designs.

 

You will report to the Supplier Performance Manager and be located in Japan. You will be supported by a Buddy who is based in South Korea or China and will help you during an onboarding process. Model of work: hybrid. 

 

Key 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 lead 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

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

Monitor main supplier performance metrics to identify negative performance trends and implement corrective actions

Evaluate procurement risk, soliciting partner input, and applying resources to develop security of supply risk mitigation plans

Oversee internal and external (supplier) corrective action requests

 

Supplier Development

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

Identify gaps between supplier evaluations and Westinghouse technical / quality requirements

Lead supplier development and qualification activities for new products, supplier improvement programs, and cost reduction efforts.

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

Work with Design Engineering to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements

Ensure the sooth flow of communication, both internal and external

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

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, in an Engineering Discipline

Experience with:

Manufacturing of large size steel components (low volume / dedicated specification) preferably pressure vessels

Highly regulated industry (e.g. nuclear / aerospace)

Project management

Leading complex supplier engagements.

Leading Supplier Development initiatives (Production Part Approval Process and/or New Product Implementation)

Nondestructive testing/examination awareness (PT/UT/MT/RT)

 

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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 can expect:

Attractive pay

Hybrid work opportunities

Great health and welfare benefits

Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members

Learning and development opportunities

Employee referral program

We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

Recruiters will provide specific benefit information that is applicable for this role

 

 

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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