Quality Team Leader

Description

About INNIO Group:

INNIOGroupis aglobaldistributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable flexible transient decentralizedmodularand efficient track recordofinnovation INNIO designs manufactures and services highperformance power systemsunder its Jenbacher and Waukesha company delivers power for applications including data centers microgrids grid stabilization industrialenergyand gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed baseacross approximately100 countriesas of December 31 2025 supported by a resilient highmargin services business that delivers longterm recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand acceleratesdriven by AIelectrificationand grid constraintsINNIO enables scalable behindthemeter power generation with high efficiency fast start capability strongtransientperformanceand fuel flexibility including hydrogenready solutions. INNIO employsover5000 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 highperforming quality organization focused on delivering reliable measurements testing and assurance processes. This role oversees daily operations drives continuous improvement and ensures stateoftheart quality technologies and methods are consistently applied. With a strong focus on team leadership operational excellence and crossfunctional collaboration the Quality Team Leader ensures that customer complaints are resolved effectively errormanagement 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 youll 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 nonconformitymanagement 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 youll 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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