A quality engineer apprenticeship at Baker Hughes in Subsea Production Systems would focus on developing your technical, analytical, and compliance skills while giving you hands‑on exposure to subsea controls, electro‑mechanical assemblies, testing, and quality assurance processes. As a Quality Engineer Apprentice within Baker Hughes’ Subsea Production Systems team, you will support the delivery of high‑reliability subsea controls and production equipment used in offshore oil & gas extraction. You will learn how quality standards are applied in real engineering environments, how subsea products are built and tested, and how quality issues are prevented, detected, and resolved. This role blends technical training, hands‑on manufacturing/testing, and quality assurance fundamentals. Key Responsibilities • Product inspection & testing — Assist with inspection of electro‑mechanical and hydraulic subsea control assemblies, following Baker Hughes quality procedures. • Quality documentation — Support creation and maintenance of quality records, test reports, and compliance evidence. • Root cause analysis — Participate in investigations of non‑conformances and help identify corrective actions. • Manufacturing quality support — Work with assembly and test teams to ensure products meet API, ISO, ASME and customer specifications. • Process compliance — Learn how subsea products comply with industry standards (API, ASME, ISO, DNV). • Continuous improvement — Contribute to lessons‑learned reviews and improvement projects. • Engineering support — Assist engineers with testing, CAD reviews, documentation, and product building 📚 Training & Development You will receive structured training similar to Baker Hughes’ engineering apprenticeships: • On‑site technical classes and mentoring by experienced engineers Weston College • Rotations across assembly, testing, design, inspection, and quality • Exposure to subsea controls, hydraulic systems, pressure testing, FAT/SIT processes • Development in QA/QC fundamentals, standards, and documentation • Opportunities to support real subsea production projects Skills You Will Develop • an understanding of subsea production control systems and the wider Oil& gas energy valve chain. • Quality engineering fundamentals (QA/QC, audits, witness points) • Electro‑mechanical assembly and testing • Hydraulic systems and pressure testing • Problem solving and root cause analysis • Attention to detail and engineering discipline • Communication and teamwork in a project environment Entry Requirements (Typical) • GCSEs (Maths, English, Science, Technology/Engineering) at grade 4/C or above • STEM A‑Level or Engineering BTEC (or equivalent) • Strong interest in engineering, manufacturing, or quality • Good communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills Weston College Future Progression Apprentices typically progress into roles such as: • Quality Engineer • Manufacturing/Production Engineer • Test Engineer • Project Engineer • ISO 9001 Auditor • Subsea Controls Engineer Working with us Working at Baker Hughes means being at the forefront of the energy transition. Our people are diverse, ambitious, and collaborative. We're on a mission to redefine the energy sector by unlocking the power of engineering, data, and science. The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Technical School Internship-Entry At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

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