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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.

Welcome to a World of Innovation and Inspiration. Welcome to INNIO!

We are currently looking for a Quality Engineer who will play a pivotal role in building a U.S.-based Quality function for Jenbacher manufacturing. This position is responsible for establishing robust measurement, testing, and inspection processes; defining operational quality standards; and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership, ensuring the team is equipped with modern tools, clear expectations, and best‑in‑class quality practices. The Quality Engineer will oversee complaints and non‑conformities, drive error‑management processes, and collaborate closely with global Engineering, Supplier Quality, and accredited testing partners to maintain harmonized standards. Success in this role requires a strong sense of ownership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop and inspire a high-performing technical team.

What you’ll do:

• Establish robust measurement and testing processes, including the setup of new workflows, tools, and quality standards for the new team
• Define, implement, and continuously refine operational quality procedures, driving best practices from day one
• Be connected to the sister plant in Jenbach, try to learn from the Quality people, systems and processes there and implement in Waukesha.
• Manage customer complaints, non-conformities, and the overall error-management process to ensure fast and effective resolution
• Introduce new inspection methods, measurement technologies, and digital tools, ensuring the team is equipped with state-of-the-art capabilities
• Provide training on quality principles, measurement techniques, EHS requirements, and operational guidelines
• Develop and monitor KPIs for the newly established U.S. function, ensuring alignment with global standards and business objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of quality, accountability, and innovation
• Collaborate closely with global Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, and accredited testing organizations to ensure harmonized standards across regions

What you’ll have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years’ experience in measurement and testing technology, mechanical engineering, service, or mechanical manufacturing
• Strong sense of ownership, high quality awareness, and an ability to engage, motivate, and develop people
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge cultural and cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel up to 10% for training at site in Jenbach to learn the Quality Systems & Processes, as well as build relationships with teammates
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn Quality tools (Q-DAS or Oracle NC-Management)

Additional Details:

• Location: Waukesha, WI
• Work Schedule: Onsite 5 days per week (Monday through Friday)
• Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.

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