Reliability Engineer

Baker Hughes Gruppe; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Reliability & Quality Engineer to drive reliability, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across products, services, and processes. The role emphasizes reducing failures, improving performance, and customer satisfaction through data-driven problem solving and preventive quality methodologies.

Responsibilities include leading reliability programs, conducting robust analyses, auditing quality systems, and guiding CAPA initiatives while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Ensure compliance with 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.

Skills

Reliability

Quality

Data analysis

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Minitab

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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).

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
• Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Minitab, or equivalent analytical tools
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Data-Driven
• Decision Making
• Process Optimization
• Communication
• Influencing Without Authority
• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation
• 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. 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.”

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Professional - Reliability Engineer

Be part of a successful team!

A highly skilled team, capable of delivering innovative solutions.