Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Jenbacher Engines

INNIO Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

PTO + holidays

401(k)

Job summary

INNIO Group is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Waukesha, WI to develop, optimize, and industrialize machining processes for engine components and to support the ramp-up of a new generator production line.

You will define manufacturing BOMs and routings, drive Lean Six Sigma improvements, and collaborate with global teams, including travel to Austria for training. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in machining are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing engineering in machining or production.
• Experience with precision components (e.g., engine parts).
• Strong CNC/machining processes and tooling knowledge.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Willingness to travel internationally and to Austria up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize machining processes for conrod manufacturing.
• Define and maintain manufacturing BOMs, routings, and work instructions.
• Support ramp-up, line setup, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Drive Lean Six Sigma-based quality, cycle time, and cost improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Design for manufacturability.
• Lead/assist industrialization, fixtures design, and equipment specs.
• Coordinate with global teams to transfer standards.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Machining experience

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

GD&T

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

About INNIO Group

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Role Summary

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 and optimize machining processes for conrod manufacturing (e.g., milling, drilling, honing, finishing)
• Define and maintain manufacturing 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 in machining 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)Ability to travel to Austria up 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.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off and 14 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings program

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INNIO offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.