Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Conrod - Jenbacher Engines

Innio•Waukesha, WI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) – Conrod is responsible for the development, optimization, and industrialization of manufacturing processes for connecting rod (conrod) components. This role supports the ramp-up of machining operations in Waukesha, ensuring robust, cost-effective, and high-quality production aligned with INNIO standards.

Requirements

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 read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Solid project management and problem-solving skills
Willingness and ability to travel internationally (primarily to Jenbach, Austria) to support training, knowledge transfer, and production ramp-up, including for extended training periods

Responsibilities

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