Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Engine Assembly - Jenbacher Engines

About the role

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 looking for a Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Engine Assembly to be responsible for implementing and validating established Jenbacher manufacturing processes from the production plant in Jenbach into the new engine production startup in Waukesha.

Responsibilities

• Implement established Jenbacher assembly processes into the new Waukesha production plant.
• Localize global process standards, work instructions, PFMEAs, and routings to fit Waukesha equipment, layout, and workforce needs.
• Support installation, commissioning, and operational readiness of production equipment based on Jenbacher requirements.
• Conduct first-run trials, capability checks, and process validation to confirm process performance meets global standards.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during ramp-up and collaborate with Jenbach-site process experts as needed.
• Cook up with Facilities, Maintenance, and vendors to ensure tooling, fixtures, and stations match established process expectations.
• Analyze workflows and recommend localized improvements to efficiency, ergonomics, and material flow while maintaining process intent.
• Provide operator and maintenance training using transferred global documentation and best practices.
• Prepare process readiness reports, capability summaries, and updates for project stakeholders.
• Communicate status, risks, and requirements across global and local engineering, quality, operations, and EHS teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with assembly and/or machining of heavy industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD software and ability to interpret complex technical drawings and schematics.
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

What You’ll Bring

• 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 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 (m-f).
• Travel: Up to 20% travel, with the greatest demand at the start of the role—including approximately one month in Jenbach—then decreasing over time.
• Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.