Quality Platform Lead

The INNIO Advantage

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

• operates
• a global
• installed
• base
• across
• approximately
• 100 countries as of

December

31, 2025,

• supported
• by a resilient, high
• ‑
• margin
• services
• business
• that
• delivers
• long
• ‑
• term

,

• recurring
• revenues
• across

the

• full
• equipment
• lifecycle
• . As
• electricity
• demand
• accelerates
• —
• driven
• by AI,
• electrification

and

• grid
• constraints
• —INNIO
• enables
• scalable

,

• behind
• ‑

the

• ‑
• meter
• power generation

with

• high
• efficiency
• , fast
• start
• capability
• , strong transient
• performance

and

• fuel
• flexibility

,

• including
• hydrogen
• ‑
• ready
• solutions
• . INNIO
• employs
• over
• 5,000 people
• worldwide

and

• is
• committed

to

• moving
• energy
• forward
• .

We

• are
• seeking

a

• highly
• motivated

Quality

Platform

Lead

to

• drive
• product
• quality
• excellence
• across
• our

Waukesha

• engine
• platforms
• . In
• this
• critical
• leadership
• role

,

• you
• will
• partner
• across

Engineering,

Operations

, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Quality, and Service

teams

to

• ensure
• product
• quality
• issues

,

• defects
• , and non-
• conformances
• are
• effectively
• identified

,

prioritized

,

resolved

, and

• prevented
• .

The Quality

Platform

Lead

• serves
• as the
• primary
• quality
• champion

for

• assigned
• engine
• platforms

,

• leading
• cross-functional
• initiatives
• that
• enhance
• product
• reliability

,

• customer
• satisfaction

,

• manufacturing
• performance

, and

• continuous
• improvement
• throughout

the

• product
• lifecycle
• . This
• role
• also
• plays

a

• key
• part

in

• supporting
• new
• product
• introductions

,

• engineering
• changes
• , and operational
• quality
• initiatives.

What You'll Do

Product & Platform Quality Leadership

• Own and drive Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across engine platforms, quality processes, and cross-functional business areas.
• Lead quality initiatives supporting Operations and Supply Chain projects, with particular emphasis on quality cases at the Welland manufacturing facility.
• Facilitate issue screening and continuous improvement processes, including leadership of Operations Issue Screening Meetings.
• Develop and execute quality plans that support production and business objectives.
• Manage quality-related costs and improvement initiatives in alignment with organizational goals.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead audits, quality reviews, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, 5 Whys, and Causal Analysis.
• Promote and champion Lean Six Sigma principles to drive sustainable business improvements.
• Perform servicing and packaging audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer expectations.

Reliability & Field Performance

• Analyze field performance and reliability data to identify recurring failure modes and quality trends.
• Drive cross-functional corrective actions that improve product reliability and reduce customer defects.
• Utilize quality and reliability methodologies including MTBF, FMEA, and related analytical tools to improve product performance.

Cross-Functional Project Leadership

• Lead and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously while managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service, and Leadership teams to resolve quality concerns and drive improvements.
• Support platform development activities, product launches, and engineering change management processes, including the release of new engine products.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field and 5+ years of relevant experience, OR an advanced degree and 3+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent industry experience may substitute for formal education.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, and Process Improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to analyze complex engineering and quality data and communicate findings effectively to technical and business leaders.
• Knowledge of quality and reliability tools and methodologies inclu
• di

ng

MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure)

,

FMEA

,

Causal Effects Analysis

,

8D Problem Solving

,

5 Whys

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly: Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, reporting, automation)

,

• PowerPoint (technical presentations and executive reporting)
• Experience utilizing web-based collaboration, reporting, and data management platforms.
• What will make you stand out

• Experience supporting new product development and design engineering efforts for combustion engines or similar industrial equipment.
• Exposure to Creo CAD and hands-on engineering experience is beneficial.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Passion for adopting new technologies and digital solutions to improve quality performance.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to remain effective under pressure while driving alignment and accountability across diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer focus.

Additional Information

Location

Welland, ON Canada

Travel

• Up to 25% domestic and international
• .
• Candidates must able to travel freely within the U.S., Canada, and internationally as required.

The

• salary
• range

for

• this
• position
• is
• $

10

5,000 - $1

5

• 5,000
• which
• will
• be
• determined
• based

on the

• candidate's
• experience

and

• qualifications
• .

What

• you’ll
• enjoy

at INNIO Waukesha

⚙️

Innovative Work

Collaborate

on

• advanced
• manufacturing
• projects
• that
• deliver
• industry
• ‑
• leading
• products
• powering
• global
• industries
• .
• 🤝

Mission

‑

Driven Team

Join

a

group

of

• dedicated
• professionals
• committed

to

safety

,

collaboration

, and

• continuous
• improvement
• .

Safety

• is
• a top
• priority

,

with

• annual
• reimbursement

for

• safety
• shoes

and

• prescribed
• safety
• glasses
• provided
• .
• 📈

Keep Growing

• Access a robust
• tuition
• and professional
• development
• program
• , as
• well
• as internal
• training

and

• career
• development
• opportunities

to

• expand
• your
• skills

and

• advance
• your
• career
• .
• 💚

Health & Wellness

Enjoy

• medical
• , dental,
• vision

, and

• life
• insurance
• coverage

for

you

and

• your
• family
• from
• day
• one
• . EAP
• program

and

• health
• care spending
• account
• available
• .
• 🎯

Work

‑

Life

Balance & Perks

Benefit

from

on

• ‑
• site
• gym
• access
• , a $300 annual
• fitness
• reimbursement
• program

,

• paid
• personal
• days

, and RRSP/TFSA and

• pension
• plan
• matching
• .

Accommodations

INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at

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to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, INNIO utilizes AI technology to assist in the initial screening of applicants. All hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.

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