Senior Quality Engineer - Mechanical Components
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 11, 2026. Westinghouse Electric Company scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
Senior Quality Engineer - Mechanical Components
Are you an experienced engineer with a background in quality control of mechanical components?
Welcome to QP - Quality Programs and Oversight. We are 15 employees in areas such as project quality and supplier audits. As a member of our team, you will work together with committed colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive.
About the role:
As Senior Mechanical Quality Engineer you will monitor the quality and compliance of mechanical components and equipment for nuclear operation, support project teams in enhancing quality control and collaborate closely to meet customer expectations. Among other things, you will:
- Perform quality inspections and observations on manufacturing processes, mechanical components and welded assemblies.
- Review control plans, final control documentation, non-conformance reports and take measures from a quality perspective.
- Review technical documentation and quality requirements in orders for components and services.
- Issue Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and audit certificates of mechanical components and installations.
- Participate in audits of suppliers and internal business processes audits.
- Support continuous improvement of quality management in projects.
- Promote quality awareness and provide guidance to projects teams to enhance quality control in project execution.
You will work at our office in Västerås with the possibility of working remotely 1-2 days a week. The role requires travels to supplier and customer sites approximately 40 days a year.
We are looking for you
To be a good match for this role, we believe that you are experienced in your profession and pay attention to details. You enjoy collaborating with both internal and external parties and ensure quality standards are kept high. We also believe that you excel in an environment that is developing and that you are curious to learn more about the nuclear industry.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering; mechanical-, materials- or quality management, or equivalent.
- 10+ year of experience working with quality management, assurance and control from the manufacturing industry.
- Experience of interpretation of standards.
- Full professional proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
Meritorious
- Experience from the nuclear industry.
- Experience working with standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 3834-2, PAKT, KBM, TBM, YVL, KTA 1401 and ASME III.
- Certificate in Non-destructive Testing (NDT) and welding management (IW/IWT/IWE).
- Knowledge of CE marking, pressurized equipment and lifting equipment.
Apply Today!
Welcome with your application including CV, cover letter and degree certificate. We interview candidates on an ongoing 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 Karin Haglund. For more information about the role, please contact the Karin at [email protected]
Union Agreement
This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.
Union representatives:
Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren +46 21 347825, [email protected]
Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, [email protected]
IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, [email protected]
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.
Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:
- Wellness Allowance
- Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
- Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
- ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
- Employee Referral Program: potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse
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