The SP&S Project Quality Manager owns and governs all quality requirements throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring products and processes meet contractual, regulatory, and industry standards. The PQM provides expert guidance, drives consistent application of quality processes, and interfaces with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to secure successful, compliant project execution.
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries.Subsea Projects and Services(SP&S)focuson delivering seamless subsea project execution over the life of the field andis responsible forthe safe installation, commissioning, and asset integrity management of subsea equipment.
Fuel your passion
The SP&S Project Quality Manager ensures full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and QMS requirements throughout the project lifecycle while safeguarding the integrity of quality deliverables and driving effective issue resolution and continuous improvement. The role supports global, crossfunctional teams by coordinating quality activities, enabling customer and thirdparty oversight, and ensuring consistent application of quality processes across engineering, suppliers, and Centers of Excellence.
The PQM provides governance, expert guidance, and transparent communication on all quality matters, delivering robust documentation, audit leadership, performance reporting, and lessons learned to enable successful and compliant project execution.
As the SP&S - EPC Project Quality Managerwill have the following responsibilities:
ITOStage: -
- Review project technical requirements andparticipatein associated gap analysis activities
- Participate in Concept Design Verification
- Participate in review oftop-levelcontractual requirements
- Participate in ITO activities, focusing on Quality related Lessons Learned and risk mitigation
- Participate in Third Party Inspection Costing review.
Advanced Release/Project ExecutionStage:-
Project Kick Off -
- Participate in Bid Handover
- Support andparticipatein Contract familiarizationandQuality Induction, Supplier Quality Requirements flow-down, and cascading requirements to Centre of Excellence Project Quality Engineers
- Support Project Director creation of a Project Risk and Opportunity Management Plan
- Perform a Master Document Register review with reference to scope of supply,and populate to include EPC Quality Documents as required by Project/Customer Contract
Project Execution:
- Create,submitand maintain Quality documentation (not limited to Project Quality Plan, ProjectNon-ConformanceReporting Procedure, Project Audit Plan/Schedule, Notification for Inspection process)
- Support creation of Mechanical Completion Matrix,submitto customer for approval.Coordinate and support completions documentation asrequiredper the Mechanical Completions Matrix
- Cascade Master Equipment List (to feedintoTRS Matrix) toCoEProject Quality Engineers
- Implement,maintainand ensure adherence of PQP at all relevant levels
- Support Project Engineering, where necessary, inseekingand obtaining Independent Competent Body (ICB)/3rdparty design verification (sufficient engineering resources, scope definition, and issuance of DesignCertificatefrom ICB/3rdParty)
- Support Centre of Excellence Project Quality Engineers ensuring ICB surveillance requirements are captured in Inspection Test Plans, NOIs and MRB reviews are being issued and reviewed towards ICB/3rdparty release of equipment (per contractual requirements)
- Act as interface between customer/consortium partnersandCoE'sfor all project quality matters
- Attend Customer meetings asrequired
- Driveand supportCustomerIssues Resolution (CIR) activities to closure associated with project customer complaints/non-conformances
- Manage Technical Queries on the Project
- Participate/champion root cause analysis andsubsequentactions through NCA/RCAmethodology
- Continually drive lessons learned process to ensure project learning is shared across the business/all P&Ls
- Monitor and revise related Criticality Risk Assessments (CRA's) to control changes in supply strategy - Control change of vendorsetc.Relevant ITPs to be aligned to any new risksidentified.
- Participatein Pre-Production Meetings (PPM's)and Mid-Manufacturing Reviews (MMR's)asrequired
- Lead customer audits of BH andsuppliers'sites
- Participate in resolution of supplier quality issues
- Track and report on external inspection costs (costs vs project budget)
- Continual engagement with the customer/consortium partners throughout project (ITO, Execution to Handover and Closeout)
ProjectReporting.
- Monthly, Weekly reporting to both internal and external stakeholders, to include effective reporting on project quality metrics.
- Setup routine meeting withCoEProject Quality Engineers
- Provide concise and prompt feedback to internal and external stakeholders for all quality issues
- Top Issue Incident Reporting - Attend and provide feedback of progress and actions to achieve robust closure of any escalated project issues
- Project Cost of Quality reporting
Project Handover/Closeout:
- Ensure that project quality deliverables are completed as detailed in contract and accepted by customer
- Coordinate Mechanical Completion and Dispatch Dossieractivities withCoE'sand customer
- Participatein Project Closeout Meeting and Report
- Support/participateinhandover to Operations team(s), up to and including first operation completion.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Participate in recruiting and align Quality resources to support the Project
- Drive lean/simplification in effort within manufacturing focusing on quality
- Mentor & coach Project Quality Engineer's (PQE)
- Continually drive Quality is on Me culture
- Proactive qualityassurance:Plan,facilitateand Conduct Quality Induction and/or workshops within Project
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 workingpatterns.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better whenall ofour 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 wehave topush 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
- Additionalelected or voluntary benefits
- Visit vendor sites asrequired(PPMs, MMRs, Quality Investigations, Audits for example, including Customers audits) - Maximum time of travel 30%
- Participate and Support punch closures.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Quality Senior Specialist - QA Engineering
About Us:We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
