Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

The INNIO Advantage

By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for today—and tomorrow. As a very successful company, we are experiencing significant growth in the United States. Today, we help meet the world's energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. By harnessing our history of energy industry firsts, along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.

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We are currently looking for a Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Machining who will be responsible for implementing and validating established Jenbacher manufacturing processes from the production plant in Jenbach 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.

What You’ll Do

• Implement established Jenbacher machining processes for con-rods, cylinder-heads, crankcases into the new Waukesha production machines supported by robots
• Be connected to the sister plant in Jenbach, try to learn from the Machining team, systems and processes there and implement at Waukesha
• Localize global machining standards, work instructions, PFMEAs, routings, and capability requirements to fit Waukesha machine tools, fixtures, and workforce needs
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of machining and automation per Jenbacher requirements
• Conduct first‑run trials, capability studies, and process validation to confirm dimensional accuracy, repeatability, and machining performance meets global quality standards
• Troubleshoot machining issues during ramp‑up, including tool wear, chatter, thermal distortion, surface finish, and cycle‑time variation; collaborate with global machining experts to resolve complex issues
• Coordinate with Facilities, Maintenance, and vendors to ensure fixtures, cutting tools, and gaging match established machining process expectations
• Analyze machining workflows and recommend localized improvements in tool selection, cutting strategies, chip evacuation, ergonomics, and material flow while maintaining process intent.
• Provide operator and maintenance training on machining processes, CNC controls, tooling management, and quality inspection techniques using transferred global documentation
• Prepare machining process readiness reports, capability summaries, PPAP‑style documentation, and technical updates for project stakeholders
• Communicate status, risks, equipment needs, and requirements across global and local engineering, machining, maintenance, quality, operations, and EHS teams.
  
  

What You’ll Have

• Bachelor degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in machining (CNC mills, lathes, machining centers, etc.)
• Experience with assembly and/or machining of heavy industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of CNC programming, tooling selection, workholding, and machining process optimization.
• Proficiency in CAD software with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with material flow analysis as well as reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP systems (ideally ORACLE) and preferably with BI reporting
• Ability to travel to Austria up to 10% of time, including for a long-term training assignment.
  
  

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.
  
  

Additional Details

• Location: Waukesha, WI
• Work Schedule: Onsite 5 days per week (Monday through Friday)
• Travel: Initial extensive travel to Austria for a long-term training assignment followed by ongoing travel of up to 10%.
• Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.
  
  

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