Lead Engineer, Mechanical, Customer Order Engineering - Customer Application Engineering (Subsea Wellhead Casing Solution)

Baker Hughes Inc.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Aberdeen is seeking a Lead Engineer, Mechanical for Customer Order Engineering in subsea wellhead solutions. You will collaborate with customers to define technical requirements and support bid proposals with BOMs, drawings and specifications.

The role requires experience in tendering, project engineering and customer-facing technical work, plus knowledge of API standards. You will work with PM, Quality, Sourcing and Manufacturing to ensure feasible bids and present technical

Qualifications

• Strong experience in application engineering and customer-facing roles with tendering exposure.
• Experience in customer requirements management.
• Knowledge of engineering processes, quality standards and API/NACE regulations.
• Ability to interpret BOMs, drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent written and spoken communication for tender negotiations.
• Proficiency in providing cost estimates and articulating value propositions.
• Structured, logical approach to problem-solving under bid conditions.
• Proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to understand technical specs for tender submissions.
• Interpret, create, review, and release BOMs, drawings and specifications to support bids.
• Prepare technical documentation, compliance statements and application notes for tenders.
• Work with Project Management, Quality, Sourcing and Manufacturing to ensure feasible proposals.
• Provide technical input to commercial teams to develop bids meeting expectations.
• Conduct product presentations, demonstrations and clarifications during pre/post bids.
• Monitor risks and suggest improvements in tender strategies.
• Ensure adherence to HSE and Quality policies and training.

Skills

Customer requirements management

Tendering experience

Bill of materials interpretation

Engineering documentation

Communication skills

Cost estimation

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related

Job description

Are you an Application Engineer looking for a new opportunity?

Do you like working in collaborative teams and solving technical problems?

Join our growing team

Baker Hughes has developed a comprehensive portfolio of systems and products to deliver optimal subsea solutions. That means we consistently deliver solutions that will meet or exceed even your most demanding requirements.

No matter your water depth, subsea wellheads from Baker Hughes deliver top-tier performance. With the structural integrity and reliability to seamlessly integrate with any subsea tree, our platforms help you optimize both drilling and completion operations. Simply put, this makes us the ideal collaborators for exploration and production wells alike.

Partner with the best

As a Lead Engineer, Mechanical, Customer Order Engineering - Customer Application Engineering (Subsea Wellhead Casing Solution), you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with customers to understand technical specifications and application requirements for tender submissions.
• Interpreting, create, review, and release engineering bill of materials, drawings, and specifications to support bid proposals.
• Preparing technical documentation, compliance statements, and application notes for tender packages.
• Working closely with Project Management, Quality, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams to ensure proposals are feasible and aligned with company capabilities.
• Providing technical input to commercial teams to develop bids that meet customer expectations and industry standards.
• Conducting product presentations, demonstrations, and technical clarifications during pre-bid and post-bid discussions.
• Monitoring risks and proactively suggest improvements or corrective actions in tender strategies.
• Ensuring adherence to HSE & Quality policies, actively participating in related programs and training.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a Bacherls in mechanical engineering or a relevant technical discipline such as industrial design.
• Have good experience in Customer Requirements Management.
• Have significant experience in application engineering, project engineering, or customer-facing technical roles, with exposure to tendering and bid processes in subsea wellhead or subsea production system.
• Possess good knowledge of engineering processes, quality standards, and industry regulations (e.g., API 6A, 17D, 5CT, 5L, NACE MR0175).
• Be skilled in interpreting engineering bill of materials, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) for engaging with clients and cross-functional teams during tender negotiations.
• Have proficiency in providing cost estimates and articulating value propositions
• Show a logical, structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making under time-sensitive bid conditions.
• Exhibit a proactive attitude toward continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and winning tenders.

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. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

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 have to 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: Lead Engineer, Mechanical, Customer Order 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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