Operations Quality Specialist - Jenbacher Engines

Innio; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO is seeking an Operations Quality Specialist to support quality and product qualification activities within manufacturing and assembly operations. You will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to verify products meet quality standards, assist with root cause investigations, and support continuous improvement efforts.

The role emphasizes ensuring product quality throughout the manufacturing process with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational

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.

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

Quality standards

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in a technical field

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.

Role Summary / Purpose

TheOperations Quality Specialistsupports 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,assistwith root cause investigations, and support continuous improvement efforts. TheOperations Quality Specialisthelps ensure product quality throughout the manufacturing process whilemaintaininga strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the qualification and validation of products, engine components, and assemblies prior to full production release.
• Assistwith 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.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, vocational education, orAssociatedegree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, ora relatedindustrial environment preferred.
• Ability to analyze issues,identifytrends, 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.