Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Supplier Development
Westinghouse Electric · Wadsworth, TX
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $85k–$107k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Westinghouse Electric (industrial) in Wadsworth, TX. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Supplier Development you will support fabrication of structural and mechanical components at supplier facilities.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FMEA, Supplier quality, 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 Texas: typical posted base $90k–$132k. This one lists $85k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 89 quality engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 88 other live quality postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- About 14% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (4+ vs 3+)
Typical $90k–$132k, from 21 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 66%
- Lean 38%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
- ✓ FMEA 35%
- New product launch 34%
- Six Sigma 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Welding, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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About the role
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Supplier Development you will support fabrication of structural and mechanical components at supplier facilities. Some remote work is possible, but candidates must be located in the Austin / Round Rock, TX area.
You will report to the Senior Manager of Global Supply Execution Excellence and be located at the Austin / Round Rock, TX area.
requirements
are achieved
- ✓Develop and implement Supplier Oversight Plans to lead completion of critical document submittals, manufacturing activities, surveillance (witness and hold) points, inspections, and tests and ensure vendor compliance with critical
requirements
- ✓Coordinate activities of Westinghouse functions responsible for driving supplier performance including Supply Chain (buyers and category managers), Design Engineering, and Supplier Quality Oversight
- ✓Actively identify and escalate significant supplier issues, risk, and quality events. Drive prompt resolution
- ✓Monitor key supplier performance metrics (On-Time Delivery, Quality issues, Deviation Notices, etc.)
- ✓Evaluate procurement (supplier) risk to develop security of supply risk mitigation plans
- ✓Own corrective action requests and verifying completion of preventative and corrective actions
requirements
and establish and implement plans to reduce those gaps.
- ✓Lead supplier development and qualification activities for new products, supplier improvement initiatives, and cost reduction efforts.
- ✓Review and disposition supplier process documents, process capability analyses, measurement system analyses, input to design for manufacturability, etc.
- ✓Work with Design Engineering to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing
requirements
- ✓Support implementation of Value Analysis / Value Engineering, Design for Assembly, and Design for Manufacturing principles during the design process.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering
- ✓4+ years of progressive experience in engineering/manufacturing.
- ✓Knowledge in manufacturing processes, e.g. precision machining (turning, milling, etc.), welding, forming, mechanical assembly, NDE and inspection, and testing
- ✓Experience performing process capability analysis (Cpk) and qualification
- ✓Knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality Plans, PFMEAs, etc.
- ✓Experience authoring technical documents or operating procedures
- ✓Experience reading drawings and specifications made to ASME standards
qualifications
and skills, is estimated to be $85,200 to $106,500 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
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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.
Supplier Oversight
- •Perform on-site and remote supplier oversight to ensure Westinghouse technical and quality
Supplier Development
- •Perform technical evaluations of suppliers to assess manufacturing capability, capacity, process controls, compliance with applicable regulations, codes and standards, and associated risks
- •Identify gaps between supplier evaluations and Westinghouse technical / quality
Beneficial
- •Experience preferred in the Electrical Equipment or Nuclear Industries but could be in any of the following industries: Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Refineries, Offshore Oil Production Platforms, Ship Building, Manufacturing Plants, Supply Chain, etc.
- •Experience with nuclear products and standards
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,
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:
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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