Senior Quality Engineer
Westinghouse Electric · Madison, PA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $85k–$107k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 26 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Westinghouse Electric (industrial) in Madison, PA. Engineering reviews for quality aspects, including related vendor activities.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Machining, Welding
- Base pay
- $85k–$107k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $85k–$125k. This one lists $85k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 37 quality engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 36 other live quality postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- About 12% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 5+)
Typical $88k–$130k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 62%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 43%
- Supplier quality 43%
- Lean 38%
- Six Sigma 38%
- SPC 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Westinghouse Electric in Madison
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Full description from Westinghouse ElectricAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the role
As a Sr Quality Engineer you will support the product line project scopes for project development, engineering reviews for quality aspects, including related vendor activities. You will help to ensure
requirements
are maintained to meet the Westinghouse QA Program and the customer requirements.
You will report to the Quality Manager and be located at our Waltz Mill location based in Madison, PA. This is a hybrid position that requires at least 2 days in office per week.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Verify that internal work scopes by Westinghouse Engineering, Product Lines, and Manufacturing organizations meet the QMS, Level 2 Procedures, Codes and Standards, and Customer requirements.
- ◆Approve procedures, field change requests, drawings, Project Plans, PQPs, and other project and Quality-related documents.
- ◆Perform internal assessments of the Westinghouse processes to ensure compliance.
- ◆Support internal and external audits.
- ◆Verify that all work performed at Westinghouse locations and at Customer sites is according to design requirements, Codes and Standards, and project contract agreements.
- ◆Perform quality surveillance oversight of the Westinghouse field and construction site work scopes for installation, modifications, repairs, assembly, construction, and testing.
- ◆Perform assigned Witness/Hold/Review points as identified in Inspection and Test Plans or Quality plans.
- ◆Monitor Westinghouse sites and field and construction work and verify the preparation and maintenance of the Quality records to the final completion of the required scope.
- ◆Ensure that any deficiencies and nonconformances related to materials, expertise, and processes are followed through and have acceptable disposition.
- ◆Perform and oversee in-process welding, machining, Nondestructive Testing, and other inspection processes.
- ◆Perform pre-shipment reviews and accept the product at Westinghouse facilities.
- ◆Initiate “Stop Work” to ensure compliance to procedures, processes, and codes.
- ◆Be the primary contact with the Authorized Nuclear Inspector (ANI), American Nuclear Insurance Inspector (ANII) or other regulatory authorities.
- ◆Manage the Quality Control (QC) staff (contractors) for project implementation when the QC function is Westinghouse scope.
- ◆Provide Quality Program Indoctrination to the Project Team along with the Project Manager.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical degree
- ✓Minimum 6 years of experience with Knowledge and practical experience working with nuclear QA codes and standards (e. g. ASME Section III Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME NQA).
- ✓Relevant experience and application with US NRC Regulations such as 10CFR 50.55, 10CFR50 Appendix B, and 10CFR21
- ✓Demonstrated experience working with customers, suppliers, regulators (e.g. U.S. NRC) and internal technical groups.
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 $85,200.00 to $106,500.00 per year.
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 .
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