Quality Team Leader
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 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 Quality Team Leader who will be responsible for leading and developing a high‑performing quality organization focused on delivering reliable measurements, testing, and assurance processes. This role oversees daily operations, drives continuous improvement, and ensures state‑of‑the‑art quality technologies and methods are consistently applied. With a strong focus on team leadership, operational excellence, and cross‑functional collaboration, the Quality Team Leader ensures that customer complaints are resolved effectively, error‑management processes are robust, and quality standards are continuously advanced. This position plays a key role in strengthening digitalization, optimizing workflows, and ensuring adherence to quality and EHS guidelines across the operation.
What you’ll do:
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Quality team in the United States, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, organizational structure, and Quality awareness throughout the whole Operations Team
Define and build measurement infrastructure at Waukesha incl. a clean room and state-of-the-art equipment to execute the growth strategy.
Be connected to the sister plant in Jenbach, try to learn from the Quality people, systems, and processes there and implement at Waukesha.
Monitor daily results, review and optimize measurement and testing processes, and ensure effective use of resources and efficient task distribution.
Take ownership of customer complaints and oversee the complete nonconformity‑management process to ensure fast, sustainable resolution.
Support the introduction, qualification, and optimization of new procedures, processes, and special measurement tasks.
Define, develop, and implement improvement and rationalization initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness.
Train, guide, and coach team members on quality principles, EHS standards, and operational guidelines
Develop, manage, and track process KPIs, continuously elevating performance and operational quality standards.
Ensure testing technologies remain current, drive innovation, and expand digitalization in quality assurance and data collection.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, and accredited testing institutions to ensure aligned standards and efficient workflows.
What you’ll have:
Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical field.
8+ years’ experience in measurement and testing technology, mechanical engineering, service, or mechanical manufacturing
Proven leadership background with a strong track record in building or scaling teams
High commitment to quality, strong personal initiative, and a confident, reliable presence
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and openness to learn Quality tools like Q-DAS or Oracle NC-Management
Additional Details:
Location: Waukesha, WI
Work Schedule: Onsite 5 days per week (Monday through Friday)
Travel: Approximately 10% travel required, including an initial extended trip to Jenbach, Austria for training on Quality systems and processes and to build working relationships with the Jenbach Quality team.
Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.
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