Quality Control Specialist

Baker Hughes; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Financial programs

Additional benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to perform visual, dimensional and NDE inspections on parts and assemblies to ensure they meet specifications. You will document inspections, manage non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

Key duties include interpreting drawings, using precision equipment, and maintaining calibration records while supporting QA initiatives and quality audits across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality inspection or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with non-conformance management processes and reporting.
• Understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle or similar systems is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, specs and procedures to verify product compliance.
• Carry out visual and dimensional inspections on products and components.
• Use measuring equipment to validate quality requirements.
• Document inspection activities and ensure NCRs are managed.
• Maintain inspection records and calibration documentation for TMMDE.
• Contribute to RCA and corrective actions for process improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve issues.
• Work within SAP, Oracle BHOS, Agility and other QMS platforms.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

NCR processes

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Agility

BHOS

Job description

Are you passionate about quality and committed to getting it right the first time?

Can you use technical drawings, inspection tools, and quality systems to identify issues and deliver continuous improvement?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving energy and industrial customers in more than 120 countries. Built on over a century of innovation, the company provides advanced products, services, and digital solutions that support efficient, safe, and lower‑carbon energy operations. Its portfolio spans oilfield services and equipment, turbomachinery, industrial technologies, and emerging energy transition solutions such as hydrogen, carbon capture, and emissions management. Baker Hughes continues to help customers meet the world’s evolving energy needs through technology leadership, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Fuel your passion!

As a Quality Control Specialist, you'll be responsible for conducting visual, dimensional, and NDE inspections on parts, assemblies, and subassemblies to ensure they meet design specifications and manufacturing requirements. You'll play a key role in identifying defects, raising non-conformances, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain the highest standards of product quality while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Quality Control Specialist, you will:

• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and procedures to verify product compliance.
• Carry out visual and dimensional inspections on products, components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
• Use monitoring and measuring equipment to validate quality requirements.
• Confirm completion of manufacturing operations and ensure inspection activities are accurately documented.
• Maintain inspection records, logs, and calibration documentation for Testing, Measurement, Monitoring and Detection Equipment (TMMDE).
• Identify and document non-conformances using SAP QN or Oracle NCM, supporting the management of NCRs.
• Contribute to root cause analysis (RCA), corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to resolve quality concerns and enhance processes.
• Work within business systems including SAP, Oracle BHOS, Agility, and other quality management platforms.
• Take part in quality audits, material review boards, Kaizen events, and problem-solving activities.
• Program and calibrate TMMDE equipment, where required.
• Share knowledge and support the competency management programme through coaching and mentoring colleagues.
• Help foster and maintain a positive quality culture across the facility.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Solid experience in a quality inspection or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications with confidence.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Experience with non-conformance management processes and reporting systems.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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:

One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many offices.

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: Quality Inspector - Product QC Principal

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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