Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Jenbacher Engines

INNIO; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO in Waukesha, WI, is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize and industrialize machining processes for engine components. You will support the ramp-up of a new generator production line, ensuring robust, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing aligned with INNIO standards.

The role requires collaboration with Engineering/Design for manufacturability, plus travel to Austria or other international sites for training and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years in machining or production engineering with precision components.
• Experience with heavy industrial equipment assembly/machining.
• Strong CNC machining knowledge and tooling concepts.
• Ability to travel to Austria up to 10% and internationally for training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize machining processes for conrod manufacturing.
• Define and maintain manufacturing BOMs, routings, and work instructions.
• Support production ramp-up, including line setup and process validation.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality, cycle time, and cost using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Analyze tooling, consumables, and machining parameters to improve process capability and reduce cost.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Design for manufacturability.
• Lead or support industrialization, including fixture design and equipment specification.
• Work cross-functionally with global teams to transfer and standardize processes.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

CNC machining

Lean Six Sigma

Tooling concepts

GD&T reading

Project management

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

About INNIO:

INNIOGroupis aglobaldistributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized,modularand efficient power.Witha track recordofinnovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systemsunder its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands.The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrialenergyand gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed baseacross approximately100 countriesas of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI,electrificationand grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strongtransientperformanceand fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employsover5,000 people worldwide and is committed tomoving energy forward.

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) is responsible for the development, optimization, and industrialization of manufacturing processes for engine components. This role supports the ramp-up of machining operations in Waukesha, ensuring robust, cost-effective, and high-quality production aligned with INNIO standards.

This is unique opportunity to use your expertise in the support the start-up of a new production line of generators.

What you’ll do:

• Develop andoptimizemachining processes for conrod manufacturing (e.g., milling, drilling, honing, finishing)

• Define andmaintainmanufacturing BOMs, routings, and work instructions, including standard times

• Support production ramp-up, including line setup, process validation, and troubleshooting

• Drive continuous improvement of quality, cycle time, and cost using Lean and Six Sigma principles

• Analyze tooling, consumables, and machining parameters to improve process capability and reduce cost

• Collaborate with Engineering/Design to ensure manufacturability of conrod components

• Lead or support industrialization activities, including fixture design and equipment specification

• Work cross-functionally with global teams (e.g., Jenbach) to transfer and standardize processes

• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance

What you’ll have:

• Bachelor degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience inmachining or production engineering, ideally with precision components (e.g., engine parts, rods,cranktrain)

• Experience with assembly and/or machining of heavy industrial equipment.

• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes and tooling concepts

• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle) and manufacturing data structures (BOMs,routings)Abilityto travelto Austriaup to 10% of time, including for a long-term training assignment.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T

• Solid project management and problem-solving skills

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally to support training, knowledge transfer, and production ramp‑up, including for extended training periods

Additional Information:

• Location: Waukesha, WI

• Work Schedule: Onsite Monday through Friday

• Travel: Up to 20% travel, with the greatest demand at the start of the role—including approximately 2.5 months in Jenbach, Austria.

• Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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