At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality initiatives and ensure compliance across all project phases.
- Company: Join a leading company in the oil and gas sector with a focus on quality management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a chance to work on innovative subsea projects.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on quality standards in exciting energy projects.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Quality Management required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Duration: 12 months
Location: Nailsea
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college. (Alternatively, a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of relevant quality experience may be considered.)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Management, Project Quality, or a related field, ideally within the oil and gas or energy sector.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Act as a key point of contact for all project-related quality matters, ensuring clear and effective communication with internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
- Provide expert guidance on quality requirements across design, manufacturing, testing, and installation phases, ensuring full compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and Baker Hughes Quality Management System (QMS).
- Support project execution by contributing as an active team member on larger programs or leading smaller-scale projects, driving quality deliverables from initiation through close-out.
- Develop, review, and implement Project Quality Plans (PQPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and associated documentation, ensuring alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and facilitate design and quality reviews, including risk assessments, non-conformance management, and root cause analysis, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.
- Interface with engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and site teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Monitor and report on key quality metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and presenting findings to project and functional leadership.
- Support supplier qualification, audits, and surveillance activities to ensure external partners meet required quality standards.
- Lead or participate in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with ISO and industry-specific standards.
- Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives, supporting broader business objectives and operational excellence.
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong problem-solving mindset, with expertise in root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Highly analytical with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of relevant international standards (e.g., ISO 9001, API, ASME) and quality tools.
- Hands-on experience in the fabrication, assembly, and construction of oil & gas equipment, with a strong preference for subsea projects and deepwater applications.
- Familiarity with client specifications, regulatory requirements, and offshore installation considerations.
Lead Quality Specialist in East End employer: Lancesoft Ltd
At Baker Hughes, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Nailsea that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for advancement within the energy sector. With a strong focus on quality management and a culture that values continuous improvement, we empower our team members to make meaningful contributions while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace.
We think you need these skills to ace Lead Quality Specialist in East End
Quality Management
Project Quality
Communication Skills
Project Quality Plans (PQPs)
Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
Risk Assessments
Non-Conformance Management
