Manufacturing Engineer
Are you passionate about optimizing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement?
Do you enjoy working in a dynamic production environment to deliver high-quality engineering solutions?
Partner with the Best
Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.
Fuel Your Passion
The Manufacturing Engineer is driving manufacturing excellence by supporting the design, development, and optimization of equipment and production processes. This role is focused on improving operational performance, supporting lean initiatives, and ensuring efficient and high-quality manufacturing outcomes aligned with business objectives.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Leading efforts to develop new process technologies and implementing product designs into production
Completing special projects and executing tasks related to product and equipment design and testing
Prioritizing work to meet production schedules and product release deadlines
Supporting lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives for continuous improvement
Preparing and delivering weekly and monthly operational reports
Supporting daily production requirements, engineering changes, and technical problem-solving
Improving key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, yield, and efficiency
Designing tools and equipment while providing training to production personnel
Coordinating with remote sites and collaborating with suppliers to ensure operational alignment
To be successful in this role you will:
Have a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Have 2–5 years of experience in mechanical design or manufacturing engineering
Have operational knowledge of machinery, tools, and manufacturing processes
Have experience using measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers
Have working knowledge of CAD, drafting tools, Microsoft Office, and MS Project
Have exposure to PLC systems and welding processes (preferred)
Have strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and safety
Have the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Have the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
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.
Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
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 must 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
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role
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 Professional - Manuf Eng Specialist
Skills Required
- B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 2-5 years of experience in mechanical design or manufacturing engineering
- Operational knowledge of machinery, tools, and manufacturing processes
- Experience using measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers
- Working knowledge of CAD and drafting tools
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Project
- Exposure to PLC systems
- Exposure to welding processes
- Strong attention to detail with focus on quality, accuracy, and safety
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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