Quality Engineer - Process Excellence & Audit Lead

Baker Hughes Gruppe; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

401k (Thrift Plan)

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen our Flexible Pipe Systems Quality team in Houston. You will drive defect prevention, support audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process reliability and customer outcomes.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, FMEA input, and robust corrective actions. Candidates should have a STEM/business background, strong communication skills and Lean Six Sigma certification to lead quality programs.

Qualifications

• BSc in STEM or business or equivalent experience.
• Experience with QMS and audit processes (ISO 9001:2015).
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels of audience.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and ability to implement quality programs.
• Proficient in Excel, Minitab, and MS Project; data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leading by example to uphold safety, integrity and quality as Baker Hughes core values.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to prevent issues and mitigate risks in enterprise processes.
• Reviewing nonconformities, conducting NCA/RCA investigations, and ensuring containment and corrective actions.
• Providing continuous improvement training and strengthening defect prevention activities.
• Contributing to FMEAs and Industrialization processes to enhance process capability.
• Performing internal audits per the audit program, including workstation audits.
• Assisting in analysis, reporting, monitoring and training related to audit items.

Education

BSc in STEM or business

Tools

Minitab

MS Project

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen our Flexible Pipe Systems Quality team in Houston. You will drive defect prevention, support audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process reliability and customer outcomes.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, FMEA input, and robust corrective actions. Candidates should have a STEM/business background, strong communication skills and Lean Six Sigma certification to lead quality programs.