Entry level mechanical engineering Jobs in Kitchener, ON

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About the role:

As a Senior Supplier Manufacturing Professional you will oversee and improve supplier manufacturing performance for structural and mechanical components. You will work directly with suppliers to ensure compliance with Westinghouse technical, quality, and delivery requirements, while identifying risks and driving corrective actions. You will combine supplier oversight, supplier development, and cross‑functional coordination to support safe, reliable, and on‑time fabrication.

You will report to the Senior Manager, WPB/OMS SPE and be located at our Kitchener, Ontario office. This position will be offered as a remote role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform on‑site and remote supplier oversight to ensure supplier compliance with Westinghouse technical, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Develop Supplier Oversight Plans to support document submittals, manufacturing activities, inspections, testing, and surveillance (witness and hold points)
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (on‑time delivery, quality issues, deviation notices) and lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and Supplier Improvement Plans
• Lead supplier development, qualification, and capability assessments, including evaluation of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and capacity
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities with Supply Chain, Design Engineering, and Supplier Quality to resolve supplier issues, mitigate risk, and ensure security of supply

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in engineering, manufacturing, or supplier performance roles
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes such as precision machining, welding, forming, mechanical assembly, inspection, testing, and NDE
• Experience with process capability analysis (Cpk), manufacturing and quality plans, PFMEAs, and interpretation of engineering drawings to ASME standards
• International travel expectations (~20%)

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 $78,400 to $98,000 per year. In addition to the base pay, this role may be eligible for incentive pay based on company and individual performance.

This posting is for an existing vacancy and reflects an immediate hiring need.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

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

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program