Quality Senior Specialist - QA Engineering

Baker Hughes; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Tailored financial programs

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Quality Senior Specialist - QA Engineering to drive NDE/NDT quality activities across APAC subsea projects, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to ensure compliance with industry standards.

You will review procedures (UT, PAUT, TOFD, RT, MPI, PT, VT), lead NDE strategy development, and mentor Level I/II staff while promoting continuous improvement and digitalization in inspection processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in NDE/NDT, inspection engineering, or quality engineering within oil & gas, subsea, offshore, energy or heavy manufacturing industries.
• Certified NDE/NDT Level III in accordance with ISO 9712, ASNT, or equivalent recognition.
• Significant experience as NDE Level III with responsibility for procedure approval, technical governance, and personnel qualification.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, fabrication methods, and associated inspection requirements.
• Experience reviewing and approving NDT procedures, qualifications, and inspection reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical authority and governance as the designated NDE Level III.
• Review and approve NDT procedures, techniques, and inspection methods (UT, PAUT, TOFD, RT, MPI, PT, VT).
• Support qualification, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced ultrasonic inspection technologies (PAUT).
• Develop and maintain NDE strategies, inspection philosophies, and project-specific quality plans.
• Lead technical investigations of NDE-related non-conformances and root cause analyses.

Skills

NDE/NDT

Inspection leadership

Root cause analysis

English communication

Education

NDE Level III certification

Tools

UT

PAUT

TOFD

RT

Job description

Driving Quality Excellence Across Advanced Subsea Manufacturing and Inspection Operations

Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality and inspection in a world-class manufacturing environment?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Fuel your passion

As a Quality Senior Specialist - QA Engineering, you will play a critical role in supporting Subsea Projects & Services manufacturing and quality activities across the APAC region. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering and quality organization, you will contribute to the successful execution of subsea projects by ensuring compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and company quality expectations.

In this role, you will support manufacturing, fabrication, supplier quality, and inspection activities while helping drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Management, Quality, suppliers, and customers to ensure products and services meet the highest quality standards.

As a Quality Senior Specialist - QA Engineering, you will be responsible for:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of NDE and quality engineering activities, including but not limited to:
• Provide technical authority and governance as the designated NDE Level III in accordance with applicable industry standards and company requirements.
• Review and approve NDT procedures, techniques, and inspection methods, including UT, PAUT, TOFD, RT, MPI, PT, and VT.
• Support qualification, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced ultrasonic inspection technologies, with particular emphasis on PAUT applications.
• Review client specifications, project requirements, applicable international standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure inspection compliance.
• Develop and maintain NDE strategies, inspection philosophies, and project-specific quality plans.
• Support tendering activities through technical input, risk assessments, inspection scope development, and customer engagement.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly operations across APAC facilities and suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier and subcontractor NDE capabilities, procedures, personnel qualifications, and compliance documentation.
• Lead technical investigations of NDE-related non-conformances, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Interface directly with customers, third-party inspectors, and certification authorities on inspection-related matters.
• Support audit activities, supplier assessments, and quality surveillance programs.
• Deliver technical mentoring and training to Level I and Level II personnel and contribute to competency development programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to inspection effectiveness, digitalization, quality performance, and operational excellence.
• Support standardization of NDE practices across regional and global operations.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in NDE/NDT, inspection engineering, or quality engineering withing oil & gas, subsea, offshore, energy or heavy manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 5 years of experience functioning as an NDE Level III or equivalent authority with responsibility for procedure approval, technical governance, and personnel qualification.
• Certified NDE/NDT Level III in accordance with ISO 9712, ASNT, or equivalent recognized certification scheme.
• Significant experience within the oil and gas, subsea, offshore, energy, or heavy manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced ultrasonic inspection techniques, particularly PAUT.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, fabrication methods, and associated inspection requirements.
• Experience reviewing and approving NDT procedures, qualifications, and inspection reports.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards governing NDE activities.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and supplier quality activities in a project-driven environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide technical leadership across concurrent projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desired Technical Knowledge

Candidates should demonstrate working knowledge of applicable industry standards, including:

• ASME Section V, VIII and IX
• API 6A, 17D, 17F and related subsea specifications
• DNV standards and recommended practices
• ISO 9712
• ISO 17635, ISO 13588 and associated NDT standards
• AWS and CSWIP guidance where applicable
• NORSOK M-101 and relevant fabrication standards

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. We can offer flexible working patterns and encourage a healthy work-life balance while supporting individual and business success.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Quality Senior Specialist - QA Engineering

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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