Lead Manufacturing Engineer
INNIO · Waukesha, WI
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $87k–$151k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at INNIO (industrial) in Waukesha, WI.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- GD&T, Machining, Tooling, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $87k–$151k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $93k–$121k. This one lists $87k–$151k.
Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 55 manufacturing engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 54 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- About 11% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $93k–$120k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 53%
- Lean 38%
- ✓ Machining 35%
- New product launch 33%
- Automation 31%
- Team leadership 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at INNIO
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: INNIO in Waukesha
1 other open role at this site.
Full description from INNIOAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Process & Workflow Optimization:
- ◆Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows to reduce cost, improve sustainability, and establish best practices across production.
- ◆Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; collaborating with equipment vendors; and gathering insights from operators.
- ◆Machining & CAD/CAM Development: Use CAD/CAM software to create, optimize, and improve machining processes.
- ◆Quality Assurance: Ensure product and process quality by developing testing methods, assessing finished‑product and process capabilities, establishing quality standards, and validating manufacturing processes.
- ◆Operations Planning & Cost Analysis: Support manufacturing decision‑making by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; and estimating future operational requirements.
- ◆Reporting & Data Analysis: Prepare detailed product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing performance data and trends.
- ◆Equipment Reliability & Maintenance: Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer instructions and established procedures; and arranging specialty services as needed.
- ◆Professional Development: Maintain professional and technical expertise by attending workshops, reviewing industry publications, building professional networks, and participating in professional societies.
- ◆Vendor & Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Interface effectively with vendors and internal partners to ensure clear communication of technical
requirements
and EHS expectations.
Qualifications/Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- ✓At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- ✓Proficiency in CAD software.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and schematics.
- ✓Understanding of GD&T tolerancing and function.
- ✓Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
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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 employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our remanufacturing engineering team. In this role, you will develop, validate, and document the tear down of large industrial gas engines and optimizing process flow with operators at our Waukesha, WI facility. You will apply strong technical expertise to analyze data, resolve complex issues, and continuously improve process performance. Your work will help ensure we deliver high‑quality remanufactured products to our customers while maintaining a safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing environment.
Essential
Desired Characteristics
- +Strong knowledge for assembly or disassembly of heavy industrial equipment.
- +Strong collaborator who is a positive team player.
- +Autonomous, results driven and accountable for own actions and takes ownership of decisions.
- +Able to influence without authority by motivating, creating understanding and accountability to drive change at the quality level.
- +Demonstrated ability to multi-task and coordinate several moderate projects simultaneously
- +Effective problem solver and communicator with the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
What We Offer
- •Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- •Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- •Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- •Paid time off and 14 paid holidays
- •401(k) retirement savings program
INNIO uses artificial intelligence to help assess applications for this position. This includes an AI-supported tool that compares résumé information against the job description, and, to the extent applicable for this role, AI-scored skills assessments provided by a third-party assessment vendor. The outputs of these tools inform the review of applications by our recruiters, but hiring decisions are made by INNIO’s recruiters and hiring managers. For more information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice and Pre-Use Notice .