Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description

Role:Quality Assurance Specialist
Location: Pasadena, TX
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week)
Reporting To: QA / Site Quality Manager
Industry: Manufacturing – Safety & Control Valves for Power Generation, Client, and Industrial Applications

Position Summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support and maintain quality systems, product compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in ISO 9001, auditing, calibration management, document control, Management of Change (MOC), and quality processes related to valve manufacturing and certification.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Maintain and support the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, and records comply with regulatory, customer, and organizational standards.
• Support internal, external, customer, and certification audits.

Auditing & Calibration

• Plan, conduct, and document internal quality audits.
• Coordinate calibration activities for inspection, measuring, and testing equipment.
• Monitor audit findings and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Document Control & Procedure Management

• Develop, review, and update SOPs, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Manage document control processes, including approvals, revisions, and distribution.
• Ensure employees have access to current and approved documents.

Valve Certification & Quality Inspection

• Support valve certification programs including API, ASME, and customer-specific requirements.
• Verify material certifications, inspection records, and testing documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Operations teams to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Management of Change (MOC)

• Coordinate and document MOC activities related to products, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct impact assessments for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure appropriate approvals, risk assessments, and documentation are completed before implementation.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Implement corrective actions to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Track and report key quality metrics and performance indicators.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3–7 years of Quality Assurance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting quality systems, audits, calibration programs, and document control.
• Previous experience with valve manufacturing, pressure equipment, or product certification is highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with internal auditing and CAPA processes.
• Knowledge of calibration systems and measurement traceability.
• Understanding of Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Experience with document control systems and quality documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and quality management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with API, ASME, or related valve certification standards.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in Power Generation, Client, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Manufacturing environments.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and industrial setting.
• Frequent collaboration with Engineering, Production, Operations, and Quality teams.
• Hands-on involvement in audits, inspections, process improvements, and compliance activities.