Quality Control - Inspector

BAKER HUGHES; North Weston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% shift allowance

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Nailsea is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support inspection and verification of subsea control modules and equipment, ensuring products meet engineering, manufacturing, and quality standards.

You will perform visual and dimensional inspections, interpret drawings, and document build records while contributing to continuous improvement and safe manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Perform in-process and final inspections on mechanical assemblies.
• Identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality Assurance teams.

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.

Skills

Reading drawings

In-process inspections

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Time-served engineering apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Job description

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. As a Quality Control Inspector, you will be responsible for:

• 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.

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?

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Shift Schedule and Allowances

• 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. 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

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!