Manufacturing Engineering Machining Specialist

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.

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000, which will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The Manufacturing Engineering Specialist is responsible for CNC programming, machining process development, tooling and fixturing design, quality validation, and manufacturing documentation for components used in large industrial gas engines. This position provides hands‑on technical support, resolves complex production challenges, and drives process improvements to deliver high-quality, cost‑effective products in a safe manufacturing environment.

• Provide daily technical support to production cells, including CNC programming, machining, tooling, and fixturing issues.
• Develop, optimize, and implement CNC machine programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Lead initiatives in scrap reduction, process optimization, and setup/changeover efficiency.
• Design and improve tooling and fixturing for productivity, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Troubleshoot machining processes, resolve quality issues (RCA, 8D, Q-Case), and manage MRB reviews.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including programming, fixturing, measurement, and First Part Qualification (FPQ).
• Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives: process flow mapping, cycle time reduction, ERP routing maintenance, and Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Process Change Requests (PCRs) from implementation through tracking.
• Support CAPEX projects including design, installation, commissioning, and integration into production.
• Conduct FMEAs (process and machine) and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
• Track, analyze, and improve machine OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) by addressing downtime, speed losses, and quality issues.
• Partner with Area Team Leaders on training, safety, ergonomic improvements, and cell utilization.
• Promote and sustain 6S / Lean Manufacturing standards in the workplace.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC programming and machining experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, fixturing, tooling design, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with machine automation and robot programming / integration an asset
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, NX, CATIA, or similar).
• Ability to prove out new CNC programs with machine operators.
• Strong troubleshooting ability for machining, tooling, and fixturing issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and…