Apprentice - Quality Engineer - Nailsea, United Kingdom - 2026

Baker Hughes; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes offers a Quality Engineer Apprenticeship within its Subsea Production Systems team. You will develop technical and analytical skills while gaining hands-on exposure to subsea controls, electro‑mechanical assemblies, testing and quality assurance processes.

The role blends technical training, hands-on manufacturing/testing, and quality assurance fundamentals, with rotations across assembly, testing, design, inspection, and QA documentation at Weston College, supporting real subsea

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Maths, English, Science, Technology/Engineering) at grade 4/C or above.
• STEM A-Level or Engineering BTEC (or equivalent).
• Strong interest in engineering, manufacturing, or quality.
• Good communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Product inspection & testing - Assist with inspection of electro-mechanical and hydraulic subsea control assemblies, following Baker Hughes quality procedures.
• Quality documentation - Support creation and maintenance of quality records, test reports, and compliance evidence.
• Root cause analysis - Participate in investigations of non-conformances and help identify corrective actions.
• Manufacturing quality support - Work with assembly and test teams to ensure products meet API, ISO, ASME and customer specifications.
• Process compliance - Learn how subsea products comply with industry standards (API, ASME, ISO, DNV).
• Continuous improvement - Contribute to lessons-learned reviews and improvement projects.
• Engineering support - Assist engineers with testing, CAD reviews, documentation, and product building

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication and teamwork

Engineering interest

Education

GCSEs (Maths, English, Science)

STEM A-Level or Eng BTEC

Job description

A quality engineer apprenticeship at Baker Hughes in Subsea Production Systems would focus on developing your technical, analytical, and compliance skills while giving you hands-on exposure to subsea controls, electro‑mechanical assemblies, testing, and quality assurance processes.

As a Quality Engineer Apprentice within Baker Hughes' Subsea Production Systems team, you will support the delivery of high-reliability subsea controls and production equipment used in offshore oil & gas extraction. You will learn how quality standards are applied in real engineering environments, how subsea products are built and tested, and how quality issues are prevented, detected, and resolved.

This role blends technical training, hands-on manufacturing/testing, and quality assurance fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities

• Product inspection & testing - Assist with inspection of electro-mechanical and hydraulic subsea control assemblies, following Baker Hughes quality procedures.
• Quality documentation - Support creation and maintenance of quality records, test reports, and compliance evidence.
• Root cause analysis - Participate in investigations of non-conformances and help identify corrective actions.
• Manufacturing quality support - Work with assembly and test teams to ensure products meet API, ISO, ASME and customer specifications.
• Process compliance - Learn how subsea products comply with industry standards (API, ASME, ISO, DNV).
• Continuous improvement - Contribute to lessons-learned reviews and improvement projects.
• Engineering support - Assist engineers with testing, CAD reviews, documentation, and product building

Training & Development

You will receive structured training similar to Baker Hughes' engineering apprenticeships:

• On-site technical classes and mentoring by experienced engineers Weston College
• Rotations across assembly, testing, design, inspection, and quality
• Exposure to subsea controls, hydraulic systems, pressure testing, FAT/SIT processes
• Development in QA/QC fundamentals, standards, and documentation
• Opportunities to support real subsea production projects

Skills You Will Develop

• an understanding of subsea production control systems and the wider Oil& gas energy valve chain.
• Quality engineering fundamentals (QA/QC, audits, witness points)
• Electro-mechanical assembly and testing
• Hydraulic systems and pressure testing
• Problem solving and root cause analysis
• Attention to detail and engineering discipline
• Communication and teamwork in a project environment

Entry Requirements (Typical)

• GCSEs (Maths, English, Science, Technology/Engineering) at grade 4/C or above
• STEM A-Level or Engineering BTEC (or equivalent)
• Strong interest in engineering, manufacturing, or quality
• Good communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills Weston College

Future Progression

Apprentices typically progress into roles such as:

• Quality Engineer
• Manufacturing/Production Engineer
• Test Engineer
• Project Engineer
• ISO 9001 Auditor
• Subsea Controls Engineer

Working with us

Working at Baker Hughes means being at the forefront of the energy transition. Our people are diverse, ambitious, and collaborative. We're on a mission to redefine the energy sector by unlocking the power of engineering, data, and science.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Technical School Internship-Entry

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.