Baker Hughes

Manufacturing Engineer – Electronics & New Product Introduction

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Houston, TX, USA

In-Office

Mid level

Energy

The Role

Supports electronic assembly and test operations through PCBA troubleshooting, nonconformance resolution, corrective actions, process and tooling development, and new product introduction. Drives cost reduction, quality improvement, lead-time reduction, Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, supplier development, documentation, and data-driven process improvements while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Summary Generated by Built In

Manufacturing Engineer

Would you like to work for a forward-thinking technology company?

Do you enjoy technical challenges?

Join our growing team!

Are you passionate about solving technical challenges and improving manufacturing performance? We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support our electronic assembly and test operations, driving continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence across the production environment.

Partner with the best

The key responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics may include the following as well as other items required to execute the role.

Providing hands-on support to manufacturing operations, including PCBA fault finding and troubleshooting.
Investigating and dispositioning non-conforming materials and products, implementing effective corrective actions.
Driving initiatives to reduce product cost, improve quality, and shorten manufacturing lead times.
Developing and implementing manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and test solutions for both existing products and new product introductions.
Partnering with suppliers to improve quality, delivery performance, and manufacturing capability.
Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including assembly instructions, test procedures, and work instructions.
Applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
Using data analysis and statistical techniques to identify trends, solve problems, and improve process performance.
Collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support business objectives.

Fuel your passion!

To be successful in this role you will have:

Have a Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related discipline) preferred. HNC/HND in Electronics with relevant industry experience will also be considered.
Have minimum 4 years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or Process Engineering role.
Have experience supporting shop-floor manufacturing operations and troubleshooting electronic assemblies.
Have strong root cause problem-solving skills and experience implementing corrective and preventative actions.
Have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Shainin, DOE, and continuous improvement tools.
Have experience designing production tooling, fixtures, and test equipment.
Show strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Have ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Assembly Repair Maintenance Overhaul Experience
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
IPC Class III inspection or IPC certification.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and supplier development activities.
Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment such as Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Defense, Medical, or Automotive.

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 working patterns:

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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 revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push 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
Education Assistance
Generous Parental Leave
Mental Health resources, Virtual Therapy Programs
Dependent and Partners Care
Pet Insurance
Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Specialist - Manuf Eng Specialist

Skills Required

Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline; HNC/HND in Electronics with relevant industry experience may be considered.
Minimum 4 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or Process Engineering.
Experience supporting shop-floor manufacturing operations and troubleshooting electronic assemblies.
Strong root-cause problem-solving skills and experience implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Shainin, Design of Experiments, and continuous improvement tools.
Experience designing production tooling, fixtures, and test equipment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Assembly Repair Maintenance Overhaul experience.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
IPC Class III inspection or IPC certification.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction and supplier development activities.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Defense, Medical, or Automotive.

Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baker Hughes and has not been reviewed or approved by Baker Hughes.

Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.