Project Engineer - Mechanical

bakerhughes; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work‑life balance

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Project Engineer - Mechanical to support Flexible Pipe Systems projects by coordinating engineering activities, managing change processes, and ensuring alignment with project requirements and standards.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage BOM changes, and help deliver compliant engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or Technology with strong engineering fundamentals.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to engage with diverse teams.
• Experience supporting customer projects within an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and approval process for engineering changes within assigned product lines.
• Ensure BOM changes are complete, accurate, and supported by engineering justification.
• Coordinate engineering changes across interfacing components, systems, and deliverables.
• Coordinate technical reviewers and approvers throughout the engineering change process.
• Communicate effectively across engineering, project, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
• Present technical information and project updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High School Diploma / GED with significant engineering experience

Job description

Project Engineer - Mechanical

Are you a Project Engineer looking for an interesting and inspiring opportunity?

Would you like to work on industry‑leading Flexible Pipe Systems projects?

Join our team

Baker Hughes is a global energy‑technology company operating in more than 120 countries. We deliver innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our Flexible Pipe Systems business provides specialist unbonded flexible subsea flowline and riser technology to customers worldwide, supporting critical offshore energy infrastructure and subsea developments.

Partner with the best

As a Project Engineer - Mechanical, you will support the successful execution of Flexible Pipe Systems projects by coordinating engineering activities, managing engineering change processes, and ensuring alignment with project requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across the organization to deliver effective engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the review and approval process for engineering changes within assigned product lines.
• Ensuring Bill of Material (BOM) changes are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate engineering justification.
• Managing engineering changes across interfacing components, systems, and project deliverables.
• Coordinating the appropriate technical reviewers and approvers throughout the engineering change process.
• Communicating effectively across engineering, project, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
• Presenting technical information and project updates to stakeholders and leadership teams when required.
• Implementing applicable engineering aspects of quality, safety, and compliance plans in accordance with Baker Hughes, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting effective collaboration within project teams to achieve delivery objectives.
• Working in accordance with approved engineering procedures, project execution plans, and company standards.
• Preparing engineering reports, work orders, technical documentation, and project records.
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving engineering designs and reports within authorized approval levels.
• Supporting cross‑technology collaboration and contributing to integrated engineering solutions across multiple product and technology areas.
• Supporting customer project activities to ensure technical requirements and expectations are achieved.
  

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
  (or a High School Diploma / GED with significant experience in Engineering or Technology).
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of engineering principles and technical concepts.
• Have experience supporting customer projects within an engineering environment.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Have the ability to coordinate activities across multiple projects and priorities.
• Be comfortable leading initiatives of moderate scope and complexity.
• Demonstrate sound analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Be able to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone works differently and that flexibility helps people perform at their best. In this role, we can offer:

• Flexible working hours to support work‑life balance.
• Compressed working hours where operationally appropriate.
  

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we achieve better outcomes when our people are developed, engaged, and supported to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, continuous learning, and leadership development at every level of the organization.

Working for you

We offer a competitive benefits package aligned with local market standards, including:

• Work‑life balance and wellbeing programs
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional voluntary or elective benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineer 1, Mechanical, Project Engineering