Operations Quality Specialist - Jenbacher Engines

INNIO Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance and long-term disable

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Paid time off and 14 paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings program

Job summary

INNIO Group in Wisconsin seeks an Operations Quality Specialist to support quality and product qualification activities within manufacturing and assembly operations. You will work with production, engineering, and quality teams to verify products meet standards and assist with root cause investigations.

You'll participate in corrective actions, document findings, and promote continuous improvement, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction throughout the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, vocational education, or Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, or a related industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to analyze issues, identify trends, and support problem-solving efforts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the qualification and validation of products, engine components, and assemblies prior to full production release.
• Assist with quality-related projects in partnership with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Participate in root cause investigations and support implementation of corrective actions and process improvements.
• Perform inspections, evaluations, and quality checks to verify compliance with established standards and specifications.
• Support production activities during product launches and ongoing manufacturing operations to ensure product quality requirements are met.
• Document findings, communicate quality concerns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training / Associate degree preferred

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.

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 Operations Quality Specialist supports quality and product qualification activities within manufacturing and assembly operations. This role works closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to verify products meet quality standards, assist with root cause investigations, and support continuous improvement efforts. The Operations Quality Specialist helps ensure product quality throughout the manufacturing process while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the qualification and validation of products, engine components, and assemblies prior to full production release.
• Assist with quality‑related projects in partnership with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Participate in root cause investigations and support implementation of corrective actions and process improvements.
• Perform inspections, evaluations, and quality checks to verify compliance with established standards and specifications.
• Support production activities during product launches and ongoing manufacturing operations to ensure product quality requirements are met.
• Document findings, communicate quality concerns, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, vocational education, or Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, or a related industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to analyze issues, identify trends, and support problem‑solving efforts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.