Supplier Quality Engineer

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

401(k) plan

Job summary

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality initiatives across critical US projects. You will partner with sourcing, engineering, and manufacturing to drive qualification, quality improvements, and new product introductions.

Strong analytical, leadership and Six Sigma expertise are essential for reducing defects and cost of quality. Travel >50% and a focus on regulatory compliance, GD&T and advanced quality systems will be required as you

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years in Quality, Manufacturing, or Supplier Quality roles.
• Experience across regulated or highly engineered industries.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal point for supplier quality execution for critical US projects.
• Drive quality performance via continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier approval and qualification processes.
• Develop and promote a strong QMS culture at supplier facilities.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering and Manufacturing to manage changes and NPI.
• Deliver results on yield, defects, corrective actions and supplier performance.
• Utilize supplier scorecards, audits, and improvement plans to drive compliance.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methods to supplier operations and processes.
• Provide advanced quality engineering expertise for new products and processes.
• Support major quality investigations, root cause analysis and CAPAs.
• Influence cross-functional teams to improve product quality and process capability.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier development

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

GD&T

NPI

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Do you enjoy driving supplier quality excellence and influencing manufacturing performance across a global supply base?

Are you passionate about ensuring product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement from supplier qualification through production?

Partnering with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company operating in over 120 countries. Our Supply Chain and Quality teams play a critical role in delivering high-quality products that exceed customer expectations while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Through strong supplier partnerships, robust quality management systems, and continuous improvement initiatives, we drive superior quality performance across our global operations.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you are leading supplier quality initiatives to ensure exceptional product quality, supplier compliance, and manufacturing excellence. You are partnering with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to drive supplier qualification, quality improvements, and new product introductions. You areutilizingadvanced quality methodologies to enhance supplier performance, minimize defects, andoptimizecost of quality. You are serving as a technical leader in supplier quality, helping ensure products are delivered on time, every time, and in full compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you are responsible for:

Acting as the focal point for supplier quality execution supporting critical and highly engineered products in the United States.

Driving quality performance for assigned suppliers through continuous improvement initiatives.

Leading supplier approval and qualification processes through robust onboarding programs.

Developing and promoting a strong Quality Management System (QMS) culture across supplier facilities.

Partnering with Sourcing Leaders to manage supplier changes, engineering changes, product transfers, and New Product Introductions (NPI).

Collaborating with suppliers and supply chain teams to drive quality improvements and operational excellence.

Delivering results through key supplier quality metrics including yield, defect rates, corrective actions, and supplier performance.

Utilizing supplier scorecards, audits, and improvement plans to drive supplier compliance and performance.

Driving Lean and Six Sigma principles across supplier operations and quality processes.

Providing advanced quality engineeringexpertisefor new products, manufacturing technologies, and automated processes.

Specifying, developing, andvalidatingadvanced quality systems, testing methods, and inspection equipment.

Supporting investigations of major quality issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Acting as a quality consultant to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams for product and process improvements.

Developing product acceptance criteria, testing procedures, and quality standards for complex products and manufacturing processes.

Providing leadership onspecial qualityprojects and supplier development initiatives.

To be successful in this role you will:

Have abachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Industrial, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Have10+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, or Vendor Quality functions.

Have hands-on experience with one or more manufacturing processes such as investment casting, sand casting, forging, machining, fabrication, welding, heat treatment, dimensional inspection, coating, or NDT inspection methods.

Have experience managing supplier qualifications and working with cross-functional and/or global teams to drive supplier improvement initiatives.

Have the ability toreview technical documents and components against standards such as ASTM, ASME, PED, IEC, ANSI, CE, CSA, UL, or other recognized industry and international standards.

Havestrong knowledge of inspection and measurement systems, GD&T, and engineering drawings.

Have hands-onexpertisein one or more of the following:

Machining and raw material processing techniques.

Manufacturing Process Planning (MPP), FMEA, and Control Plans.

Tooling and fixtureselection.

Quality control, inspection techniques, supplier process validation, or NDT methods including RT, UT, and LPI.

Havestrongknowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Have strong Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) awareness and regulatory knowledge.

Have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a results-oriented mindset.

Have excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Have willingness to travel more than 50% of the time.

Have the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

Desired Qualifications

Have experience within one or more highly regulated or technically demanding industries such as Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Aerospace, Defense, Industrial Manufacturing, Medical Devices, or Nuclear.

Have sourcing or supplier management experience.

Have Green Belt or Black Belt certification in Six Sigma.

Have international business or supplier development experience.

Have Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management Systems).

Have strong negotiation and supplier engagement skills.

Havedemonstratedleadership skills and the ability to guide and influence teams.

Have experience supporting products, suppliers, or projects subject to stringent quality, regulatory, or customer-specific requirements.

Experience supporting nuclear programs, suppliers, codes, standards, or quality requirements is preferred but notrequired.

Work in a Way That Works for You

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:

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working With Us

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We know we are better when our teams feel supported, engaged, and empowered. We invest in the wellbeing of our workforce, provide opportunities for growth, and build leaders who bring out the best in others.

Working For You

At Baker Hughes, we reward those who embrace change and contribute to our ongoing success. 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.

• Additionalelected or voluntary benefits.

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

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: Sourcing Advisor - Supplier Quality 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.

Join Us: Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.

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.

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