Senior Quality Specialist – Process Improvement

Baker Hughes

. Deploy and govern one globally aligned Quality Management System across FCSS New Equipment and Aftermarket manufacturing sites .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS) governance, compliance, and auditing, with a strong focus on ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements. Capable of leading global initiatives, analyzing compliance risks, and fostering organizational capability through effective communication and leadership.

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Quality Management Systems GovernanceISO 9001 KnowledgeAudit Program ManagementRisk ManagementDocument Control

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Hard Skills

Quality Management SystemsGovernanceComplianceAuditingManufacturingOperationsBusiness ExcellenceCorrective ActionData AnalysisKPI Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInfluential LeadershipExecutive Presence

Tools & Technologies

ERPElectronic QMSDocument ManagementDigital Dashboard Tools

Industry Keywords

Regulatory RequirementsAudit ReadinessSupplier QualityChange ControlNonconformanceManagement ReviewTrainingRecords Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deploy and govern one globally aligned Quality Management System across FCSS New Equipment and Aftermarket manufacturing sites
Ensure FCSS Quality processes align with Baker Hughes standards and applicable regulatory and certification requirements
Own the global audit governance model, including audit readiness, execution oversight, findings visibility, closure discipline, and effectiveness follow-up
Establish and maintain governance for core QMS processes, including document control, management review, corrective and preventive action, change control, nonconformance, supplier quality, training, and records management
Define global Quality standards, roles, responsibilities, approval authorities, and governance cadences
Monitor QMS health and effectiveness through KPIs, governance dashboards, management reviews, assurance activities, and site performance reviews
Partner with Quality Operations and Site Quality leaders to identify systemic gaps, prioritize risk-based actions, escalate compliance concerns, and verify sustainable closure
Govern global Quality documentation, including ownership, standardization, revision control, accessibility, retention, and consistent use
Work with Digital, IT, and relevant functions to simplify, standardize, and digitize QMS processes, tools, workflows, and reporting
Build organizational capability by coaching leaders, strengthening QMS knowledge, sharing lessons learned and best practices, and promoting compliance, accountability, and continual improvement
Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Supplier Quality, HSE, Finance, Digital, IT, PMO, customers, certification bodies, regulators, and external auditors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Quality, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field
Proven experience in Quality Management Systems, governance, compliance, auditing, manufacturing, operations, or Business Excellence
Strong knowledge of QMS governance, audit programs, management review, document control, corrective action, risk management, and certification requirements
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and relevant API, AS, ASME, customer, or regulatory requirements
Experience leading global or multi-site programs and influencing consistent execution across diverse operations
Ability to analyze complex compliance and business risks, identify systemic gaps, and translate data into prioritized actions
Strong oral and written communication, executive presence, and influential leadership skills
Working knowledge of ERP, electronic QMS, document management, audit, CAPA, and digital dashboard tools
Ability to travel globally to support sites, audits, certifications, governance reviews, and business priorities
Valid work authorization in the country of employment; employer unable to sponsor work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 support
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Company-sponsored health & welfare programs
Thrift Plan (401k)
Choice of coverage options
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Bonuses subject to applicable benefit plans or policies