At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

 

Quality Lead

 

Are you a leader with experience of the nuclear industry and systematic quality work? Are you interested in working with an international and experienced team and supporting high quality and nuclear safety culture? Do you also want to contribute to a better climate and a future filled with clean energy?

Welcome to Westinghouse and the EMEA Fuel Engineering team! We are about 120 employees in areas such as mechanical and nuclear design, thermal hydraulics and testing, fuel performance analysis and project management working together to develop and license fuel and core components for BWR, VVER and PWR reactors globally.

   

Your contribution for a carbon-free future  

We are looking for a Quality Lead to support EMEA Fuel Engineering and the whole global Nuclear Fuel Engineering (NFE) organization. You will be a key player in the systematic and strategic quality work at the department.  

Among other things, you will have responsibilities in the following areas:

Screening of issues in our corrective actions program and support to issue owners in the resolution. Lead the Nuclear Fuel Engineering Issue Review Committee meetings and take the role as CARB secretary when needed.

Lead causal analysis occasionally and support issue owners to analyze cause of issues.

Develop and maintain Quality metrics, monitor trends and work with the organization to improve performance through multiple quality initiatives.

Support EFE to develop and maintain the Management system (WIMS) and lead the management review.

Facilitate the management team in the systematic transformation work and coordinate activities between the groups.

Work with responsible managers to coordinate EFE activities during audits.

As part of the role, you may also take on different tasks depending on your previous experience and interest.    

 

You will perform this role onsite in Västerås, Sweden.

 

We are looking for you   

To succeed in this role, you have a genuine interest in quality, nuclear safety and continuous improvement. You are motivated by development and a systematic data-driven approach and can utilize the strength of a team.

We also believe that you thrive in an environment that is innovative and is curious to learn more about our internal and external customers and how our work affects them.

You have a good overall understanding of the work that is being conducted at EMEA Fuel Engineering, the quality assurance requirements and tools, and potential nuclear safety and operational impacts. 

 

Qualifications   

University degree in engineering, quality or other relevant area, or 5+ years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge of generic nuclear fuel design, regulatory standards in nuclear industry and licensing requirements, safety criteria of nuclear fuel design and safe operation of reactors.

Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and verbally. Note that Swedish is a strict requirement for this role.

 

We are looking forward to meeting you!

 

Apply today! 

Welcome with your application including CV, cover letter and degree certificate. We interview candidates on a continuous basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible! Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

 

You will report to Kristina Ryttersson. For more information about the role, please contact hiring manager Kristina at rytterkj@westinghouse.com.

 

Union agreement   

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union representatives  

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 44 01 505, AFW@westinghouse.com 

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com 

 

  We offer: 

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad.    As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace. 

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture. 

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.