Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

0223 Baker Hughes Energy Technology UK Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes invites a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to join our Newcastle area team. You will deliver day-to-day manufacturing support, drive continuous improvement, and lead digital projects that boost efficiency, quality, and reporting across production, quality, planning and supply chain.

You will develop Power BI dashboards, automate data reporting with Excel VBA and Power Automate, and apply Lean principles to reduce waste and downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, oil and gas, or production environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and production support activities.
• Proven Lean Manufacturing/continuous improvement experience.
• Root cause investigations and corrective actions experience.
• Advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting; Power BI dashboards.
• Experience with manufacturing data, KPIs, quality systems, and process controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to manufacturing teams to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Investigate production issues and implement solutions to reduce downtime.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead and support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and bottlenecks and take corrective actions.
• Manage WIP visibility and support production planning activities.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, automated reports, and KPIs; support digitalisation with Power Automate and VBA.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Power Automate

VBA

Job description

Are you passionate about driving manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement and digital innovation? Would you like to play a key role in improving operational performance, productivity, and reporting within a world-class manufacturing environment? At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. Our people are at the heart of what we do, collaborating to deliver innovative technologies and operational excellence across the globe. Join our team and help shape the future of manufacturing through process improvement, data-driven decision making, and digital transformation. Fuel your passion

As a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, you will provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. You will work closely with Production, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhance operational reporting, and support digitalisation projects that improve manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering support to manufacturing and operational teams to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Investigating production issues and implementing solutions to minimise downtime and improve workflow performance.
• Supporting the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Leading and supporting Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Analysing production data, identifying trends and bottlenecks, and implementing corrective actions to improve performance.
• Managing Work in Progress (WIP) visibility and supporting production planning activities.
• Developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, automated reports, and operational performance metrics.
• Supporting manufacturing digitalisation projects through Power Automate, Excel VBA, and process automation solutions.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Have experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, oil and gas, or production environment.
• Have strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and production support activities.
• Have experience driving continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Have proven experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Have hands‑on experience developing dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
• Have experience managing and analysing manufacturing data and operational KPIs.
• Have knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing process controls.
• Have strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate and workflow automation tools.
• Experience creating VBA macros and automated reporting solutions.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience supporting manufacturing digitalisation and operational excellence projects.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Experience within Oil & Gas, Energy, or pipe manufacturing environments.

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. In this role you will be working 5 days a week from office.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all 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.

Our inventions have revolutionised 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 challenge 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: Manufacturing Experienced Professional - Prod Process and Equip

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..