Quality Control Specialist

Baker Hughes Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Private medical care options

Contemporary work-life balance

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to conduct visual, dimensional and NDE inspections across parts, assemblies, and subassemblies in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will identify defects, raise non-conformances and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold manufacturing standards and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, recording inspection data, and supporting quality audits and Kaizen events.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on accuracy and adherence to specs.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specs.
• Experience in a manufacturing or quality inspection environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 document inspections.
• Maintain inspection records, logs, and calibration documentation for TMMDE.
• Identify and document non-conformances using SAP QN or Oracle NCM.
• Contribute to RCA, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve quality concerns.
• Work with SAP, Oracle BHOS, Agility and other QMS platforms.
• Participate in quality audits, MRBs, Kaizen events, and problem-solving.
• Program and calibrate TMMDE equipment when required.
• Share knowledge and support competency management through coaching.
• Help foster a positive quality culture across the facility.
• Solid experience in quality inspection or manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Proficiency with precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Experience with non-conformance processes and reporting.
• Familiar with quality management systems and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Oracle or similar enterprise systems.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Quality control

Tools

SAP

Oracle BHOS

Agility

Job description

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.
• 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.

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., 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.

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.

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. 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