Industrial Engineer

Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on - rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Industrial Engineer to join our dynamic team. The role involves ensuring that our manufacturing facility is meeting the highest standards of Quality and Reliability. The Industrial Engineer will be key in creating dashboards, driving continuous improvement, and helping the company expand on it’s continual improvement approach. This role will report to the Director of Quality & Reliability.

What you'll do:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance operational dashboards using SQL, Power BI, and other visualization tools to provide real-time visibility into production, quality, reliability, supply chain, and operational performance
• Design and manage data pipelines, queries, and reporting systems to ensure accurate and actionable business insights
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering, and leadership teams to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting requirements
• Perform root cause analysis using statistical and data analytics techniques to identify trends, bottlenecks, and performance gaps
• Drive continual process improvement activities
• Analyze production workflows, labor utilization, equipment performance, and material flow to identify opportunities for optimization
• Build organizational capability by coaching teams on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement principles

What you'll bring:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) field
• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Data Analytics role
• Experience in SQL, Power BI, and data visualization best practices
• Experience with ERP, MES, PLM, and manufacturing data systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in simplifying complex data and communicate insights to all organizational levels
• Experience in aerospace, space, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience using statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience using process improvement methodologies and tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks