Principal Project Engineer

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 Us

Westinghouse NCM is a leader in manufacturing critical components for commercial nuclear power plants. Our Newington facility produces reactor vessel internals (RVIs), control rod drive mechanisms (CRDMs), and other specialized equipment for both new builds and operating plants worldwide.

About The Role

As a Principal Project Engineer you will lead complex manufacturing projects from contract award through final delivery. You will demand strategic oversight, technical leadership, and collaboration to ensure successful execution of fabrication, machining, and inspection activities. The Principal Project Engineer shall also serve as a mentor to less experienced engineers, encouraging technical growth and promoting engineering excellence across the team.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and be located at Newington, NH. You will support this role 100% onsite

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and plan high complexity manufacturing projects, ensuring agreement on contract requirements, technical specifications, and delivery schedules.

- Interpret purchase orders, specifications, and engineering drawings to define and increase manufacturing processes.

- Oversee the development of purchase requisitions for raw materials and components.

- Create detailed manufacturing flow charts; support project controls in building production schedules.

- Prepare and approve shop travelers to guide fabrication, machining, and inspection operations.

- Collaborate with operations teams on fixture design, process optimization, and continuous improvement plans.

- Facilitate pre-job briefings for critical manufacturing tasks.

- Investigate and resolve complex non-conformances in collaboration with our teams and external customers.

- Provide advanced technical support on the shop floor, ensuring resolution of issues and adherence to quality standards.

- Mentor project engineers, providing guidance on technical challenges, project execution, and professional development.

- Contribute to the development of engineering best practices.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in engineering.

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with expertise in welding, machining, and non-destructive testing (NDT).

- Demonstrated leadership in managing complex projects and mentoring engineering teams.

- Expertise in interpretation of engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

- Competitive Salary

- Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits

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

- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

- Paid Vacations and Holidays

- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements

- Educational Reimbursement Program

- 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 .

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