Production Quality Associate – Engine Testing & Painting

The INNIO Advantage:

By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for today—and tomorrow. As a very successful company, we are experiencing significant growth in the United States. Today, we help meet the world's energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. By harnessing our history of energy industry firsts, along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.

Welcome to a World of Innovation and Inspiration. Welcome to INNIO!

The Production Quality Associate for Engine Testing & Painting ensures that all engines meet INNIO's quality standards during the testing and painting phases. This role focuses on process optimization, defect prevention, and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure adherence to quality control processes for engine testing and painting operations.

- Maintain quality standards, procedures, and documentation for both testing and painting.

- Monitor and perform inspections and quality checks during engine testing and painting.

- Conduct root cause analysis for process failures, defects, and non-conformities; implement corrective and preventive actions.

- Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve quality issues and improve process reliability.

- Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Support new product introductions and process changes by validating quality requirements.

- Utilize quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, SPC, and control plans to drive continuous improvement.

- Report and collaborate on key quality metrics, including defect rates, rework, scrap, and process capability.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and customer requirements.

Qualifications:

- Education in engineering, manufacturing, or related fields.

- Experience in quality within manufacturing, preferably engine production and/or industrial painting.

- Strong knowledge of engine testing procedures and industrial painting processes.

- Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001 or similar).

- Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, 8D, SPC, root cause analysis).

- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

- Strong computer skills

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

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