Principal Quality Engineer
Westinghouse Electric
Blairsville, PA · Posted October 14, 2026
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About the job
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 Engineer, you will develop and maintain quality programs, inspection methods, and testing processes to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
You will report to the Senior Quality Manager and be located at Blairsville, PA. You will support this role 100% onsite.
Key Responsibilities:
Investigate and resolve product and process quality issues, including nonconformance disposition, quality records management, and certification document review.
Review engineering and manufacturing documentation for compliance with applicable quality standards and customer requirements.
Support inspection, nondestructive examination (NDE), laboratory testing, and calibration programs to ensure product conformity.
Analyze quality data, identify trends, prepare reports, and support certifications, assessments, and management reviews.
Support corrective action activities, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
Conduct quality assessments, audits, and process oversight activities; identify risks and guide corrective actions.
Develop and deliver quality training, communicate quality system requirements, and provide technical guidance to personnel.
Communicate with customers, regulators, and auditors during audits, inspections, and surveillance activities.
Promote a culture of quality, compliance, nuclear safety, and continuous improvement while providing independent quality oversight.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, quality engineering, or a regulated industrial environment.
Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and applicable industry standards, including ISO 9001; familiarity with nuclear quality requirements such as 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1
Demonstrated experience in quality engineering methodologies, manufacturing process improvement, statistical analysis, auditing, root cause analysis, and corrective action program management.
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 $103,200 to $129,000 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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