Nuclear Energy, Power Generation, Industrial Manufacturing, Engineering Services

Principal Quality Specialist

Ogden, UTOnsiteFull TimePrincipal$90,000–$112,500 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

B.S
STEM
quality assurance
quality systems
laboratory operations
regulated manufacturing
investigations
corrective actions
continuous improvement
Lean Six Sigma

Nice to have

technical leadership
personnel qualification programs
laboratory quality processes
procurement support
mentorship
technical guidance

Role summary

Westinghouse is seeking a Principal Quality Specialist to serve as a technical leader in their Quality organization. This role involves ownership of personnel qualification programs, laboratory quality processes, and procurement support, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements. The specialist will drive continuous improvement initiatives, provide laboratory technical expertise, and support audits. Key responsibilities include developing qualification standards, leading investigations and corrective actions, and analyzing departmental metrics. A B.S. in a STEM field and 6+ years of experience in quality assurance, laboratory operations, or a regulated manufacturing environment are required, along with Lean Six Sigma credentials and SAP experience.

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 Principal Quality Specialist, you will serve as a technical leader within the Quality organization. You will provide ownership of personnel qualification programs, laboratory quality processes, and procurement support. We will do this in accordance with applicable regulatory, customer, and internal requirements. Through collaboration with departments across the site, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening technical capability and operational effectiveness. You will be an important resource for laboratory technical expertise, quality system performance, and continuity of critical technical knowledge.

You will report to the Senior Quality Manager and be located at Ogden, UT. You will support this role 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Quality and laboratory personnel as a subject matter expert.
Develop and maintain qualification standards, competency requirements, and related records for department professionals and laboratory personnel.
Lead projects that strengthen technical capability and preserve technical knowledge across the organization.
Be the primary Quality interface for laboratory procurement activities, ensuring compliance with applicable quality and technical requirements.
Lead investigations involving laboratory quality issues and support implementation of corrective actions.
Support internal, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits.
Perform in an auditor capacity for internal audits when needed.
Analyze departmental metrics and trends to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications:

B.S. required in a STEM field.
6+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality systems, laboratory operations, or a regulated Manufacturing environment.
Experience leading investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement credentials.
Experience supporting internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
Experience with SAP functions.
NQA-1, ASQ, or equivalent auditor credentials.

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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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

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