Manufacturing Exeirienced Professional - Operation Management_String Test (d/f/m)

Baker Hughes Company; Massa; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contemporary work‑life balance

Private medical care

Life insurance & disability

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefit

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company in Massa, Italy seeks a Test Bench Leader to oversee erection, testing, and disassembly of test benches, coordinating safety, quality and cost. You will guide suppliers and internal teams to deliver on-time performance while upholding standards.

The role requires an Engineering degree and fluency in English and Italian, with the ability to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment. A strong focus on safety and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical problem‑solving to identify root causes and improvements.
• Solid understanding of turbomachinery system architecture and commissioning operations.
• Fluent in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Drive string test operations: erection, turbomachinery installation, gas loop installation.
• Supervise external suppliers for assembly, lifting, welding, and mechanical/electrical work.
• Provide technical guidance for non‑conformity resolution across functions.
• Prepare and maintain quality and safety reports and checklists.
• Monitor budgets and adjust plans to optimize costs.
• Capture lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Suggest improvements to test bench activities and processes.
• Maintain a strong focus on HSE and Quality throughout phases.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Turbomachinery knowledge

Bilingual English/Italian

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Energy/Electrical/Aeronautical)

Job description

Do you enjoy working with cutting‑edge technology? Would you like to help shape the future of our global energy? Join our Team! Our Industrial & Energy Technology team provides industry‑leading products and services that promote the energy transition improving the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce environmental impact and improve productivity. We design innovate and test turbomachinery product solutions for our global customers and adopt cutting‑edge technology and continuous innovation mindset to deal with new challenges such as hydrogen, decarbonization, CCS, energy production. Partner with the best

The Test Bench Leader role

This is the primary focal point for all operations activities related to the erection, assembly, and testing of assigned string test plants. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, cost, and on‑time delivery across all mechanical and electrical operations related to test bench preparation, erection, functional testing, and test bench disassembly. The Test Bench Leader coordinates the activities of external mechanical and electrical suppliers operating on the test bench and supports the timely resolution of non‑conformities by working closely with partner functions, including Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Packaging teams. In addition, this role promotes a strong safety and quality culture among all suppliers and personnel involved in test bench activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving string test operations, including test bench erection, turbomachinery installation, and gas loop installation, in alignment with production planning schedules.
• Supervising activities performed by external suppliers, including assembly, lifting, welding, and mechanical and electrical work.
• Providing technical guidance for non‑conformity resolution while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other partner functions.
• Preparing and maintaining operational quality and safety reports, records, and checklists in accordance with the Quality Installation Book requirements.
• Monitoring project budgets against operational expenditures and adjusting operational plans to optimize costs.
• Capturing and applying lessons learned to support continuous improvement during operations.
• Contributing ideas and recommendations to support the development and improvement of test bench activities and processes.
• Maintaining a strong focus on Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Quality throughout assembly, testing, and disassembly phases.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Energy, Electrical, or Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Show the ability to manage multiple projects and activities in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Apply strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective improvement actions.
• Display a solid understanding of turbomachinery system architecture and commissioning operations.
• Be fluent in both English and Italian.

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.

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 & Salary

• 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 initial pay range for this position will be EUR 38,605.00 to 59,000.00.
• The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position.
• Section VI – Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay.
• The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Experienced Professional - Operation Management.

Mission & Culture

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, reliant 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.