Manufacturing Specialist in Newcastle upon Tyne

As part of the Flexible Pipe Systems offshore team based in Newcastle UK, you will be joining an established business and team with expertise in pipe design, manufacturing, and installation. This unique combination allows our customers to increase production and asset integrity whilst reducing the overall costs associated with a pipeline system.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes and systems to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency. This role requires a strong understanding of engineering principles, process optimization, and a passion for continuous improvement.

As a Manufacturing Specialist, you will be responsible for engineering associated with the manufacturing processes. You will discuss consequences of changes in products and processes within your own team and to other internal functions. You will develop improvement plans and implement those improvements inclusive of changes to process, equipment, and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the Work Centre Team (WCT), analysing manufacturing data to identify process improvement areas, quantify the benefits of the changes, and prioritising projects/improvements within a designated area.
• Establishing an interface and communicating effectively with employees at all levels, including management, suppliers, and internal/external customers.
• Liaising with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Production Shift Leads to ensure smooth operation of the Work Centre.
• Sharing best practices, information, and improvements with the wider Production Engineering and site teams.
• Leading investigations into production challenges and non‐conformances to identify and correct root causes and increase area process performance in line with the improvement plan.
• Verifying and working with Design Improvements (Design for Manufacturing) or Process Improvements that can reduce unplanned downtime, bringing productivity, safety, and quality benefits.

Qualifications:

• Have a high‐school diploma or equivalent, technical or vocational training in Manufacturing or related field preferred.
• Have proven years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in the subsea industry or related field.
• Have knowledge of production equipment and processes, particularly in the manufacturing of Subsea Flexible Pipes.
• Have strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately as well as supporting in improving them to bring quality, safety, and productivity benefits to the business.
• Have good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Have a willingness to work in a fast‐paced and dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Have strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrate proven attention to detail, supported by excellent analytical, critical‐thinking, problem‐solving, and personal‐organisation skills.
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Have proficiency in 3D modelling, with advanced expertise in SolidWorks for creating precise, detailed, and production‐ready designs.
• Have proficiency in Additive Manufacturing (3D printing technologies, fast prototyping).

Flexible Working:

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

Benefits:

• Contemporary work‐life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programmes.
• Tailored financial programmes.

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 revolutionised energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritise rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.