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Quality Inspector - NDT

Baker Hughes
Lufkin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
Quality Inspector – NDT

Are you passionate about ensuring product quality using advanced non-destructive testing techniques?

Do you enjoy working with inspection technologies to identify defects and maintain high manufacturing standards?

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 Quality Inspector – NDT is ensuring product quality and compliance by performing non-destructive testing and inspection activities across manufacturing processes. This role is supporting operational excellence through defect identification, accurate reporting, and adherence to industry standards while contributing to continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives.

As a Quality Inspector – NDT, you will be responsible for:


  • Selecting, calibrating, and operating non-destructive testing equipment for product and material inspection
  • Performing inspections using Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant, Nital Etch, visual, and dimensional techniques
  • Identifying defects in solid materials and ensuring product quality meets required standards
  • Preparing and maintaining detailed reports of non-destructive testing results
  • Documenting testing methods, processes, and results using ERP systems
  • Reviewing and understanding industry standards and ensuring compliance in all testing activities
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support quality and production requirements
  • Maintaining accurate data records and supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives


To be successful in this role you will:


  • Have a 2-year Technical Degree or equivalent experience in quality control
  • Have 2 years of experience in quality inspection within a mechanical or manufacturing environment
  • Have experience in non-destructive testing methods such as UT, MT, PT, and visual inspection
  • Have good analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Have the ability to work effectively with teams and stakeholders
  • Have understanding of business processes, industry standards, and Baker Hughes technologies
  • Have basic computer skills for data entry, reporting, and ERP systems


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: Quality Spec II

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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