Lead Mechanical Development Engineer

About INNIO Group

INNIOGroupis aglobaldistributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable flexible transient decentralizedmodularand efficient power.Witha track recordofinnovation INNIO designs manufactures and services highperformance power systemsunder its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands.The 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 tomoving energy forward.

The Lead Mechanical Development Engineer will lead the primary technology rapid response interface to sourcing and quality to qualify components through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) work cross functionally to determine disposition of engine components such as castings and engineering changes along with complex design and development activities of engine components and systems for current product support in serial this role you will both heavily develop new product while utilizing knowledge of manufacturing processes to solve problems while also leading and mentoring Engineers on programs.

In this role youll develop new engine systems and solve technical -related problems using DMAIC methodology including:

• Creating component and system technical requirements for complex design and development activities while working closely with technical and cross-functional personnel
• Providing technical leadership to new supplier development and component quality projects leading validation tests (DVP&R) for key engine components
• Utilizing knowledge of casting processes in conjunction with material lab analysis to determine if the qualification should be approved.
• Leading the on-time execution of multiple simultaneous projects in line with the Design for Six sigma (DFSS) & Design for Reliability (DFR) principles utilizing Critical to Quality (CTQ) flow-downs and effective Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to guide system developments and to drive the Design Validation Plans & Reporting (DVP&R) in line with the customer and product requirements
• Performing engineering studies and calculations within the scope of assigned work including defining the requirements for simulation and physical validation of designs
• Leading cross functional development teams including leadership of RCA projects and oversight of the preparation
• Procuring prototype hardware for design validation product release and trouble-shooting production and field service type problems
• Ensuring all required business system transactions associated with ECO releases are completed as required
• Providing technical engineering support to other functional areas as required including other engineering teams manufacturing purchasing application engineering marketing service contracted engineering consultants and suppliers
• Utilizing Design of Experiments (DoE) to prepare and execute validation activities identified in the DVP&R utilizing the full suite of on-site test facilities available as well as targeted field testing

What youll bring:

• Bachelors / Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Engineering Technology Mechanical Design Technology from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in mechanical design and/or development experience with components and systems of reciprocating internal combustion engines and/or engine-driven packaged equipment

Whatll make you stand out:

• Knowledge of GD&T tolerance calculation and DVA tool in the development process
• Understanding of engine performance simulation/FEA engine testing/DVP and mechanical development
• Knowledge of materials manufacturing quality std/tools (ISO/DFMEA/DFSS/DFR) and assembly processes and experience working with the associated functional organizations
• Robust knowledge capture and documentation
• New product design leadership experience
• Current product support and problem-solving design experience
• Knowledge and experience in the use of rapid prototype techniques
• Comfortable in an international environment and have strong oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills required to manage multiple projects and/or activities
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing oral listening and presentation skills

Additional Details:

• Location: Waukesha WI
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international travel.
• Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.

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