Baker Hughes
Provides innovative solutions for energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors globally.
Lead Quality Specialist – Manufacturing Improvement (Master Black Belt)
Drive Lean transformations, lead Kaizen events, and coach teams in manufacturing quality.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the resolution of complex technical problems in production, make key decisions, oversee improvement projects, and unite cross‑functional teams to share knowledge, innovate, and develop sustainable enhancements. • Drive Lean Manufacturing activities and deploy Lean methods, tools, and roadmaps • Lead Kaizen events, value‑stream improvements, and Lean capability‑building initiatives • Manage medium‑scale improvement projects and contribute to major transformations • Coach leaders and teams on Lean principles, visual management, and problem‑solving • Develop CI training and simulations; build a pipeline of Lean practitioners and CI champions through Gemba coaching • Mentor Green Belts, Black Belts, engineers, and leaders on Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced quality tools
Key Responsibilities
- ▸lean manufacturing
- ▸kaizen events
- ▸value stream
- ▸six sigma
- ▸gemba coaching
- ▸problem solving
What You Bring
Baker Hughes is seeking a Lead Quality Specialist – Manufacturing Improvement (Master Black Belt) to drive Lean initiatives across its manufacturing operations. This role combines Lean leadership with hands‑on problem solving to improve processes and elevate operational performance. • Hold an engineering, operations, supply‑chain, industrial‑engineering, or related technical degree • Possess significant experience in manufacturing, operations, quality, supply chain, or OpEx roles • Demonstrate proven success leading Lean transformations with measurable KPI impact • Hold a Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt; Master Black Belt preferred • Proficient in Lean tools such as VSM, standard work, SMED, 5S, TPM, and structured problem‑solving • Strong track record of coaching leaders and developing CI capability across teams • Analytical skills with hands‑on experience in Power BI, MES, and ERP systems • Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸black belt
- ▸lean tools
- ▸power bi
- ▸mes
- ▸coaching
Benefits
The company offers flexible working hours that allow you to align work with your most productive times, alongside a culture that values employee development, engagement, and authenticity. Baker Hughes invests in health and well‑being, provides comprehensive training, and cultivates leaders at every level. • Flexible working hours to align with personal productivity peaks • Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities • Comprehensive private medical care options • Life‑insurance and disability safety‑net programs • Tailored financial programs
Work Environment
Onsite