Sourcing Specialist - Supplier Quality Engineering

Baker Hughes•Houston, TX

About The Position

Baker Hughes is seeking a Sourcing Specialist - Supplier Quality Engineering to serve as the focal point for supplier quality activities within the Process and Pipeline Services business. This role involves providing technical guidance to suppliers, driving supplier qualifications, managing quality issues, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and quality requirements. The specialist will collaborate with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to enhance supplier performance and mitigate quality risks. Key responsibilities include leading audits, managing corrective actions, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives to deliver high-quality products and customer value.

Requirements

An Engineering degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Product Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing Quality.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies and quality improvement tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
A results-oriented mindset with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, quality tools, and statistical analysis methods.
Experience within industries such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Automotive, Aerospace, or Industrial Manufacturing.
Hands-on experience in Electronics, Machining, Fabrication, or related engineering disciplines.
Experience managing supplier qualifications, audits, corrective actions, and supplier development programs.
Proficiency with supplier quality systems, scorecards, and reporting tools.
Current work authorization in the country of employment.

Nice To Haves

Lead Auditor certification from a recognized accreditation body.

Responsibilities

Serving as the focal point for supplier quality activities within the Baker Hughes Digital Solutions, Process and Pipeline Services business.
Providing technical guidance to suppliers to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and customer flow-down requirements.
Leading supplier qualification activities and supporting supplier onboarding processes.
Driving continuous improvement programs through issue analysis, surveillance audits, and corrective action management.
Participating in Management Review Board (MRB) meetings and supporting quality decision-making processes.
Monitoring and reporting supplier quality KPIs, including non-conformities, cost of quality, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
Performing supplier audits, documenting findings, and driving closure of audit actions.
Managing supplier deviation requests and ensuring appropriate resolution.
Conducting first-piece qualifications for new parts and documenting approvals in quality systems such as ESQM.
Executing supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), process control activities, and supplier quality assurance initiatives.
Monitoring Supplier Cost of Quality (COQ) and driving recovery activities with suppliers.
Supporting development of supplier quality scorecards, dashboards, and reporting tools.
Collaborating closely with Waygate, Inspection, Industrial Flow, and site quality teams to coordinate supplier quality improvements.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Education Assistance
Generous Parental Leave
Mental Health resources
Dependent Care
Additional elected or voluntary benefit
Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses