
Quality Engineer
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Warrendale, Oregon, United States
Role & seniority: Quality Engineer, entry to early-career (0–2 years), Contract/Contract-to-Hire
Stack/tools: Quality Assurance principles; Microsoft Office; on-site production environment; regulatory/commercial nuclear experience preferred
Top 3 responsibilities
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Develop and implement product line and departmental QA policies, procedures, and work instructions aligned with customer requirements and regulations
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Collaborate with domestic/international customers and suppliers to resolve programmatic deficiencies; write corrective action reports
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Lead project surveillance to ensure compliance with technical specs; support external QA audits; verify procedures and inspection records
Must-have skills
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or quality discipline
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Knowledge of QA principles; understanding of commercial nuclear or regulated industries
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Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent written and verbal communication
Nice-to-haves
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Prior experience in regulated industries or nuclear sector
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Willingness/ability to travel domestically and internationally; valid passport or ability to obtain one
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Location & work type: Warrendale, Pennsylvania; on-site, 5 days/week; potential domestic/international travel; contract/contract-to-hire role with WECTEC Staffing Services (subsidiary of Westinghouse)
Full Description
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, 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.
Opportunity Overview
- This is a Contract/Contract-to Hire role. Our Global Instrumentation & Control (I&C) business is looking for a Quality Engineer for production facility located in Warrendale, Pennsylvania. Global I&C produces complex electro-mechanical instrumentation systems used in commercial nuclear industry for customers worldwide.
- Reporting to the Manager I&C Quality and Operations planning, the quality engineer proactively participates as a member of the Quality Assurance team. This helps to ensure compliance with Westinghouse's Quality Management System, customer contract requirements, industry and regulatory codes, standards, specifications, and requirements. You will work on-site 5 days a week at our Warrendale facility.
Your Day-to-Day
Develop, and implement Product Line and departmental Quality policies, procedures, and instructions following customer requirements, applicable standards, and country specific government regulations Work with both domestic and international customers and suppliers to resolve programmatic deficiencies Develop and implement project surveillance programs to ensure compliance with technical specifications Write corrective actions reports and work with functional organizations to resolve issues to ensure programmatic compliance Represent Westinghouse and provide input during external QA audits conducted by customers, government agencies, etc. Verify accuracy of operational procedures, tests, and result records review inspection procedures to ensure compliance with purchase order requirements and design engineering specifications.
Who You Are
Bachelor's degree in an engineering, technical or quality discipline 0 – 2 Years of experience Knowledge of quality assurance principles An understanding of commercial nuclear industry or other regulated industry Strong computer skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Travel requirements
Valid passport (or ability to obtain one) is required May travel domestically and internationally
Our Safety Pledge to You
- If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services? WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following
Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $38/hour to $42/hour.
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com
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