Manufacturing Engineer

INNIO Group; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO Group in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who will implement and validate established Jenbacher manufacturing processes from the Jenbach plant into the new Waukesha startup, ensuring smooth transfer, localization, and ramp-up of machining operations.

The role requires collaboration with global engineering and operations teams to adapt processes for the Waukesha environment, drive production readiness, and report to the VP of RPS Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2 to 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience with project management.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and CAD models; familiarity with ERP/MRP.
• Clear verbal communication, leadership capabilities, and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Plan and track project phases from initial design and procurement to final construction and handover.
• Review fabrication drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications.
• Facilitate FAT testing of equipment, track milestones, and forecast labor or material expenses.
• Coordinate with operations, sales, quality control, and outside vendors.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives, workflow layouts, and equipment installations.

Skills

Blueprints & CAD

ERP/MRP

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP/MRP systems

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.

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 operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as 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, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible for implementing and validating established Jenbacher manufacturing processes from the production plant in Jenbach, Austria into the new engine production startup in Waukesha. This role supports the successful transfer, localization, and ramp‑up of machining processes to ensure the Waukesha plant can reliably produce new Jenbacher engine components.

The engineer will work closely with global Jenbacher engineering and operations teams to understand existing processes, adapt them to the Waukesha environment, and ensure production readiness. This position will report to the VP of RPS Engineering.

Job Overview

Deliver engineering projects safely, on time, and within budget while meeting quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Plan and track project phases from initial design and procurement to final construction and handover.
• Engineering Oversight: Review fabrication drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications.
• Testing: Facilitate FAT testing of equipment, track milestones, and forecast labor or material expenses.
• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Coordinate with operations, sales, quality control, and outside vendors.
• Process Improvement: Support lean manufacturing initiatives, workflow layouts, and equipment installations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 2 to 5+ years of hands‑on engineering experience combined with project management. Industrial production, mechanical fabrication, or capital plant improvements
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and CAD models alongside production software (ERP/MRP).
• Soft Skills: Clear verbal communication, leadership capabilities, and proactive problem‑solving.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Strong collaborator who works effectively across global and local teams.
• Self‑driven, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced start‑up environment.
• Able to influence process adherence and support change adoption without direct authority.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and organizational skills; capable of coordinating multiple moderate projects simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with the confidence to work across operators, engineers, and senior leadership.