Reliability Engineer

Baker Hughes Company; Macaé; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Elective benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive reliability, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across products, services, and processes. You will lead reliability programs, perform analyses, and work with cross-functional teams to reduce failures and improve customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline and 3+ years in reliability or quality functions, with experience in quality systems and statistical analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Administration or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Oil & Gas, Energy, or Industrial Services.
• Experience with quality management systems and reliability improvement programs.
• Experience with statistical analysis and performance monitoring.
• Preferred Certifications: CRE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, ISO 55001 Internal Auditor, ASQ CQE.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability programs to improve equipment, product, and process performance.
• Perform reliability analyses including Weibull, MTBF, FMEA, RCA, and failure trend analysis.
• Monitor reliability metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead investigations of equipment and process failures, identifying corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead internal quality audits and support external audits.
• Drive continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean and Six Sigma.
• Analyze quality data and implement actions to reduce defects, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.

Skills

Reliability Engineering

RCA

FMEA

Weibull Analysis

RCM

SPC

Lean

Six Sigma

QMS

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Administration (or related discipline)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Be part of a successful team! A highly skilled team, capable of delivering innovative solutions.

Job Purpose

The Reliability & Quality Engineer is responsible for driving reliability, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives across products, services, and processes. This role focuses on reducing failures, improving product and service performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and enhancing customer satisfaction through data-driven problem solving and preventive quality methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability Management

Develop and implement reliability programs to improve equipment, product, and process performance. Perform reliability analyses including Weibull, MTBF, FMEA, RCA, and failure trend analysis. Monitor reliability metrics and identify opportunities for improvement. Support lifecycle management and asset performance optimization initiatives. Lead investigations of equipment and process failures, identifying corrective and preventive actions.

Quality Assurance & Improvement

Ensure compliance with company quality management systems and industry standards. Lead internal quality audits and support external audits. Drive continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies. Analyze quality data and implement actions to reduce defects, non-conformances, and customer complaints. Develop and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.

Continuous Improvement

Facilitate root cause analysis investigations using methodologies such as: 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes. Promote a culture of quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

Stakeholder & Customer Support

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Service Delivery teams. Support customer quality inquiries and reliability improvement initiatives. Present reliability and quality performance metrics to management. Provide technical guidance and training on reliability and quality best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or/and Administration (or related discipline). Intermediate English Level.

Experience

3+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Oil & Gas, Energy, or Industrial Services. Experience in quality management systems and reliability improvement programs. Experience with statistical analysis and performance monitoring.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
• ISO 55001 Internal Auditor
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Technical Skills

• Reliability Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Weibull Analysis
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Minitab, or equivalent analytical tools

Technical Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Process Optimization

Leadership Competencies

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Influencing Without Authority
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation

Work Environment

Office, manufacturing, operations, workshop, or field-based environment as required. Occasional travel to customer, operational, or manufacturing locations. Participation in cross-functional projects and operational reviews.

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. To keep moving forward, we push boundaries today and prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their contributions.

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.
• Additional elective or voluntary benefits.

About Us

With operations in more than 120 countries, we offer better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we are committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and are always looking for the right people to help us get there—people who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Health & Safety Requirement

In line with applicable regulations and role necessities, this position may require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to perform essential duties, except for individuals not eligible for vaccination under the National Immunization Program.

Privacy Notice

Personal data collected as part of this process will be used for compliance verification, stored securely with limited access, and retained per Baker Hughes document retention policies. Personal data will be processed in accordance with the Baker Hughes Data Protection Notice and “Our Way: The Baker Hughes Code of Conduct.”

Internal Title

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Professional - Reliability Engineer At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.