Quality Control - Inspector

Baker Hughes Company; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 20%

Private medical care

Life insurance

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Nailsea seeks a Quality Control Inspector to support inspection and verification of complex subsea control modules and equipment, ensuring adherence to engineering, manufacturing and quality requirements. You will contribute to continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.

The role involves in-process and final inspections of mechanical assemblies, interpretation of drawings and procedures, and documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Perform in-process inspections on mechanical assemblies or equipment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Identify non-conformances and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Communicate effectively within a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions and inspection procedures.
• Verify components, materials, serial/part numbers, build records and test results against requirements.
• Ensure products are assembled and documented correctly throughout the build process.
• Complete inspection reports, quality records and documentation accurately.
• Raise NCRs where standards are not met and support investigations.
• Assist with corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and QA teams to ensure compliance.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety in manufacturing.

Skills

Reading drawings

In-process inspection

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Job description

Quality Control Inspector Are you passionate about quality and precision? Do you enjoy ensuring products meet the highest standards before reaching customers? Would you like to work on innovative subsea equipment that supports the global energy industry? Partner with the best At Baker Hughes, we are shaping the future of energy through innovation, technology, and operational excellence. As a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries, we provide industry-leading products, services, and solutions that help make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our team in Nailsea. In this role, you will support the inspection and verification of complex subsea control modules and associated equipment, ensuring all products meet engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Fuel your passion As a Quality Control Inspector, you will perform in-process and final inspections on mechanical assemblies and equipment, ensuring all products meet engineering drawings, manufacturing requirements, and quality standards. You will play a key role in maintaining product integrity and driving a culture of quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Performing visual and dimensional inspections of parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection procedures.
• Verifying components, materials, serial/part numbers, build records and test results against manufacturing requirements.
• Ensuring products are assembled and documented correctly throughout the build process.
• Completing inspection reports, quality records, and associated documentation accurately.
• Raising non-conformance reports (NCRs) where products or processes do not meet required standards.
• Supporting investigations into quality issues and assisting with corrective actions.
• Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and safety within the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Have previous Quality Inspection experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or assembly environment.
• Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Have experience conducting in-process inspections on mechanical assemblies or equipment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Be confident identifying non-conformances and ensuring corrective action is taken.
• Possess strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Desired Experience

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering background.
• Experience working with mechanical assemblies, subsea equipment, oil & gas products, or similar fields.
• Knowledge of quality systems and inspection documentation.
• Experience using SAP or similar manufacturing/quality management systems would be advantageous.

Shift Pattern

• Early Shift: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am - 2:15pm, and Friday, 6:00am - 12:30pm
• Late Shift: Monday to Wednesday, 2:00pm - 12:00am (Midnight), and Thursday, 2:00pm - 11:30pm
• 20% shift allowance applies to this role.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Quality Inspector - Product QC I 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. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.