What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Jenbacher Engines position at INNIO Group?
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
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.
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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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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.
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