Lead Project Quality Engineer (Connection)

Lead Project Quality Engineer (Connection System)

Would you like to be part of a team that puts quality first

Are you passionate about working in project based role

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Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energytechnology 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

Lead Project Quality Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring that all project deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This position is responsible for developing and executing project-specific quality plans, overseeing inspection and testing activities, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and contractual requirements. The role works closely with engineering, procurement, vendors, and thirdparty inspection agencies to ensure that quality expectations are fully integrated across the project lifecycle. Additionally, the position drives continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis, lessons learned, and quality performance monitoring to support overall project excellence.

As a Lead Project Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Develop and implement Project Quality Plans (PQP), ITPs, and QC procedures in alignment with regulatory, customer, and corporate QMS requirements.
• Participate in project kick-off and design review meetings to ensure quality requirements are integrated with engineering and procurement.
• Review and approve vendor quality documentation prior to manufacturing and equipment delivery.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications (API, ASME, ISO, ASTM, NACE, DNV, etc.).
• Conduct internal, supplier, and subcontractor audits and coordinate with thirdparty inspection and certification agencies.
• Manage non-conformances (NCRs) by ensuring timely investigation, corrective actions, and closure.
• Prepare QA/QC reports, documentation dossiers, and manage document control while leading meetings for issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, root cause analysis, and monitoring of Quality KPIs.

To be successful in this role you need to:

• Have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a relevant field (preferred).
• Have a minimum of 8 years experience in Quality roles within the oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sectors.
• Have strong knowledge of the EPC project lifecycle and relevant international standards (ASME, API, ISO, DNV, etc.).
• Have experience with vendor inspections (preferred).
• Have certification in ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor and/or ASQ CQE (preferred).
• Have demonstrated expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS), analytical problemsolving, rootcause analysis, and corrective action methods, with proficiency in quality management software and MS Office tools.
• Have strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across complex matrix organizations and multidisciplinary teams, perform under pressure, and meet project deadlines.
• Have handson experience in welding and NDT inspection, supported by knowledge of HSE management systems and familiarity with digital inspection tools and datadriven quality control methods.

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.

Travel Requirement - 10% per month on need basis, within the region)

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

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