Job Description

Would you like the opportunity to work in a global energy company?

Do you enjoy taking on challenging projects?

Join our innovating Internship Program

The Baker Hughes Internship is designed to enable students either pursuing a Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree or recently graduated to gain hands-on work experience as the foundation of their professional lives. Our internships will give you first-hand insights into the processes, systems, and practices that are aligned to ensure customer needs are met through flawless execution and the application of leading-edge technology.

Partner with the best

You’ll participate in focused training, and team meetings, work on projects, and present your results. During your internship, you will be supported by a buddy and your manager who will ensure you have a valuable learning experience. You can expect to receive coaching and mentoring to enable you to complete assignments and projects to develop your learning and skillset.

You will also have the opportunity to become familiar with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) and culture of Baker Hughes. as well as our strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our internships give you first-hand insights into the manufacturing processes, systems and practices that are aligned to ensure customer needs are met through flawless execution and the application of leading-edge technology. During your internship you will be supported by your manager who will ensure that you have a valuable learning experience. 

Join our Flexible Pipe Systems team

We devise smarter systems to control and monitor oil and gas extraction. Innovating in the energy industry, our subsea and surface pressure capabilities are industry leading.

Role based out of Newcastle Upon Tyne (UK).

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Intern, you will be responsible for: 

• Participating in technically focused training and team meetings 

• Completing internal projects to deliver customer outcomes, identify business improvements and present your results. 

• Receiving coaching and mentoring to enable you to complete assignments and projects to develop your learning and skillset. 

• Learning internal software to assist with the completion of projects and tasks. 

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and interns to interact and network with global business leaders. 

• Applying Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) standards and procedures in all situations to ensure compliance is maintained. 

• Contribute to a cross-functional team aimed at improving Manufacturing / Inspection processes and systems

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering 

• Be in your in your final or penultimate year of degree studies. 

• Be fluent in oral and written English. 

• Have the legal right to work without restrictions. 

• Have sound experience in Microsoft packages including  Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PowerApps.

• Ability to use SolidWorks would be advantageous.

• Keen interest in Industrial or Design Engineering

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the company, including mid-tier management and senior leadership

• Have an understanding of Lean tools for developing and conducting statistically designed experiments in factory conditions, knowledge of capability study (CP and CPK)

Lean Engineer

Are you a Lean/Operational Excellence professional looking for a new opportunity?

Are you excited by the idea of driving continuous improvement initiatives and driving change?

Join our innovating Lean Engineering team!

As part of the Flexible Pipe Systems Offshore team based in Newcastle UK, you will be joining an established business and team with expertise in pipe design, manufacturing, and installation. This unique combination allows our customers to increase production and asset integrity whilst reducing the overall costs associated with a pipeline system.

Partner with the best
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lean Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lean manufacturing principles and practices, with a focus on continuous improvement, waste reduction, and operational efficiency. As a Lean Engineer, you will work collaboratively across departments to identify opportunities for improvement, implement lean tools and methodologies, and drive a culture of excellence within our organization.

As a Lean Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting thorough assessments of current processes to identify inefficiencies, waste, and areas for improvement.

• Implementing and promoting lean tools and techniques such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, TPM, and Root Cause Analysis.

• Oversee and coach Daily Lean Management routine across different functions.

• Develop and improve tracking tools, dashboards, and templates to support Operational Excellence

• Educating and training employees on lean principles and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering, to drive operational excellence and enhance overall performance.

• Build capability in developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of lean initiatives and ensure sustained improvements.

• Utilizing data analysis and problem-solving techniques to address operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions, and drive functions to adhere to problem solving techniques through Daily Lean Management.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Have proven experience in a lean engineering or operational excellence role for at least 3 years, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.

• Have a strong understanding of lean principles, methodologies, and tools.

• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with lean software tools e.g., Minitab, Tableau, PowerBI

• Have strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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. In this role, we may be able to offer flexible working patterns. Talk to us about your desired working options when you apply.

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: Intern/ Trainee/Apprentice