Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Subsea Production Systems)

Baker Hughes; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Singapore seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to direct Subsea Tree assembly, testing and integration operations. You will drive readiness, approve routings and documentation, and lead a team of engineers and technicians to deliver high‑quality subsea products.

You will apply Lean Manufacturing, problem‑solving and project leadership to ensure safety, quality and on‑time delivery across complex offshore systems. Travel to Batam and broader Asia regions is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of subsea tree manufacturing experience in Oil & Gas.
• Experience with FAT, eFAT, SIT, insulation and subsea tree installation requirements.
• Proven Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations for Subsea Tree and Connection System products across assembly, FAT, eFAT, SIT, insulation and SIT.
• Drive manufacturing readiness activities to support project execution and customer delivery.
• Review/approve manufacturing routings, operation sequences and Digital Work Instructions (DWI).
• Develop and maintain Work Instructions, SOPs and process documentation.
• Provide technical leadership to Manufacturing Engineers, Technicians and shop floor teams.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement CAPAs for manufacturing and testing non-conformances.
• Coordinate with Design, Project, Quality and Ops teams to ensure tooling and resources are available.
• Support Lean initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity and delivery.
• Support Safety Risk Assessments and Change Management activities for processes.
• Review lifting plans and ensure compliance with EHS standards.
• Facilitate discussions to align with customer requirements and project plans.
• Support feasibility studies and identify risks and resource needs during tender and planning.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Oracle

Job description

Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Subsea Production Systems)

Lead Manufacturing Excellence in Subsea Tree Assembly, Testing & Integration

Would you like to lead complex manufacturing operations supporting cutting-edge subsea technologies?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future

Fuel your passion

As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting manufacturing operations for Subsea Tree and Connection System products across Assembly, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), eFAT, Insulation and System Integration Testing (SIT).
• Driving manufacturing readiness activities to support project execution and customer delivery requirements.
• Reviewing and approving manufacturing routings, operation sequences, and Digital Work Instructions (DWI) in accordance with engineering and quality requirements.
• Developing and maintaining Work Instructions (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and manufacturing process documentation.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to Manufacturing Engineers, Technicians, and shop floor teams.
• Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing and testing non-conformances.
• Coordinating with Design Engineering, Project Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing resources are available to support production.
• Driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
• Supporting Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) and Management of Change (MOC) activities for manufacturing processes.
• Reviewing critical lifting plans and ensuring compliance with EHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitating technical discussions to ensure customer requirements are clearly understood and successfully executed.
• Supporting manufacturing feasibility studies and identifying manufacturing risks, capability gaps, and resource requirements during tender and project planning phases.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Have a minimum of 15 years of experience in Subsea Tree manufacturing within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Have extensive experience supporting Subsea Tree build activities from sub-assembly through unitization.
• Have proven experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), eFAT, System Integration Testing (SIT), Insulation and Subsea Tree installation requirements.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Connection System products and manufacturing processes.
• Have experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing procedures.
• Have experience leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Possess strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Have working knowledge of Teamcenter and Oracle systems.
• Be willing to travel to the Subsea Tree manufacturing facility in Batam, Indonesia and Asia region as required.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong understanding of Subsea Products and Connection System Products.
• Knowledge of schematic tubing line assembly, welding, NDE, and FAT requirements.
• Familiarity with engineering procedures including FAT, VGS, OSP, and related processes.
• Understanding of Test & Assembly activities including FAT, eFAT, SIT, and SRT.
• Knowledge of NDE processes including MPI, LPI, UT, RT, and PMI.
• Experience with machining, welding, and cladding processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with Drilling and H4 products is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders across functions.

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 must 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: Manufacturing Senior Specialist - Manuf Eng Specialist