Senior Supplier Performance Engineer

Overview

As an AP1000 Senior Supplier Performance Engineer, you will lead manufacturing readiness and supplier capability assessments for critical mechanical components in a world-class nuclear reactor design. You will ensure manufacturing feasibility, mitigate production risks, and drive supplier performance in highly regulated environments. You’ll collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and supplier quality teams, with on-site engagement at a supplier location in Chieti to resolve issues and sustain performance. This role combines technical rigor with cross-functional leadership to enable safe, reliable energy delivery.

Retribuzione / Benefits Attractive remuneration

Peer-to-peer recognition program

Hybrid work options

Canteen

Performance bonus

Welfare Plan

Responsabilità Lead supplier oversight activities (on-site and remote) to ensure compliance with technical and quality requirements

Develop and execute Supplier Oversight Plans covering document submissions, processes, inspections, tests, and surveillance

Coordinate cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Design Engineering, Supplier Quality) to drive supplier performance and issue resolution

Perform supplier capability assessments evaluating processes, risk, capacity, and regulatory compliance

Drive supplier development and qualification initiatives including gap identification, process improvements, and corrective actions

Requisiti fondamentali Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline

5+ years experience in heavy fabrication including welding and machining of large mechanical components

Experience manufacturing large steel components (e.g., pressure vessels) in regulated industries (nuclear or aerospace)

Experience leading supplier engagements, supplier development programs (e.g., PPAP or New Product Introduction), and project management

Technical familiarity with nondestructive testing methods (PT, UT, MT, RT)

Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken)

Willingness to work on-site at a supplier location in Chieti, with occasional travel within Italy and Europe

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving and issue resolution

Effective communication

Nondestructive testing methods: PT, UT, MT, RT

Knowledge of supplier development programs (PPAP, NPI)

Manufacturing readiness assessment