Sourcing Specialist - Supplier Quality Engineering

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Waygate Technologies provides a full suite of non-destructive testing solutions and equipment including radiography, computed tomography, remote visual inspection, ultrasound, and eddy current products. As a Sourcing Specialist – Supplier Quality Engineering, you are serving as the focal point for supplier quality activities across the Waygate Technologies UT business. You are providing technical guidance to suppliers, driving supplier qualifications, managing quality issues, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and quality requirements. You are collaborating with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to improve supplier performance and reduce quality risks. You are leading audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver high-quality products and exceptional 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.
• Lead Auditor certification from a recognized accreditation body.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the focal point for supplier quality activities within the Baker Hughes Digital Solutions, Waygate Technologies UT 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

• 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
• Eligibility for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior