Quality Specialist - QA Engineering

Baker Hughes Gruppe; Claremore, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Quality Specialist – QA Engineering to strengthen quality systems, drive functional excellence, and support regional operations. You will guide quality processes, lead improvement initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to embed best practices and ensure compliance with Baker Hughes standards and customer requirements.

You will contribute to strategic decision-making, oversee multiple quality disciplines, and support medium to large-scale initiatives with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead small teams or initiatives.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willing and able to work in a 100% onsite environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance teams to resolve quality issues.
• Communicating methodologies for solving complex quality challenges with stakeholders.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures.
• Monitoring and analyzing product and process performance using statistical tools and data-driven techniques.
• Leading root cause analysis and CAPA initiatives to address quality issues.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects.
• Investigating customer complaints and ensuring timely resolution and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards, policies, and procedures; escalating risks when necessary.
• Tracking and delivering on continuous improvement metrics and performance targets.
• Supporting internal and external audits, customer inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintaining accurate, complete, and compliant quality records in line with retention requirements.
• Promoting a culture of quality, safety, and compliance across the organization.

Skills

Quality systems

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Quality Specialist – QA Engineering

Driving Operational Excellence Through Governance, Quality Systems, and Continuous Improvement.

Strengthening Quality Performance to Deliver Reliable and Compliant Outcomes.

Partner with the best

At Baker Hughes, we are advancing energy forward making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient. As a global energy technology company operating in over 120 countries, our Quality organization ensures consistent, reliable, and compliant delivery of products and services that meet the highest industry standards.

Through strong governance, robust quality management systems, and continuous improvement initiatives, we support operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and customer satisfaction across the enterprise. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

Fuel your passion

As a Quality Specialist – QA Engineering, you will play a key role in strengthening quality systems, driving functional excellence, and supporting regional or product-line quality operations. You will provide guidance on quality processes, lead improvement initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to embed best practices and ensure compliance with Baker Hughes standards and customer requirements.

You will contribute to strategic decision-making, oversee activities across multiple quality disciplines, and support medium to large-scale initiatives that have broad business impact.

As a Quality Specialist – QA Engineering, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance teams to resolve quality issues.
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders on approaches and methodologies for solving complex quality challenges.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures.
• Monitoring and analyzing product and process performance using statistical tools and data-driven techniques.
• Leading root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) initiatives to address quality issues.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects.
• Investigating customer complaints and ensuring timely resolution and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards, policies, and procedures; escalating risks when necessary.
• Tracking and delivering on continuous improvement metrics and performance targets.
• Supporting internal and external audits, customer inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintaining accurate, complete, and compliant quality records in line with retention requirements.
• Promoting a culture of quality, safety, and compliance across the organization.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with significant quality-related experience).
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
• Have the ability to influence stakeholders and lead small teams or initiatives.
• Be able to manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibit proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Be willing and able to work in a 100% onsite environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Work in a way that works for you

We understand that individual preferences and workstyles vary. While flexible options may be available, collaboration remains at the core of our success. In this role, we can offer the following working pattern:

• Working flexible hours—supporting business needs while enabling productivity
• On-site presence may be required to support teamwork, collaboration, and operational alignment

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all 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. To continue moving forward, we push boundaries every day. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Flexible work-life balance policies
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Tailored financial and well-being programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Quality Specialist - QA Engineering

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.

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.