Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer

(f/m/x) to join our Production Technology department. In this role you will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and scaling production processes to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.

About Enpulsion

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Meet ENPULSION - a Space Tech company based in Wien-Flughafen Austria.

Founded in 2016, it has quickly become a dominant player in the Space Industry selling some of the most advanced propulsion solutions for SmallSats to a large number of worldwide satellite platform integrators.

The unique, modular solution we offer brings high performance at low cost to satellite manufacturers, fostering the democratization of space and enabling the exploration and exploitation of the solar system, positioning ENPULSION at the very heart of the NewSpace Area.

The teams behind this are full of talented hardworking people, plenty of whom may just be your new lunch buddy!

Responsibilities

• The role drives industrialization activities, capacity planning, facility and layout design, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting the introduction of new products and process changes.
• Working closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and external partners, the Industrial Engineer develops data-driven solutions that enhance productivity, improve process stability, and support operational excellence.
• Design and Manage Production Processes, designing safe and efficient production processes and managing capacity demand.
• Evaluate, specify, and select manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, and automation systems.
• Managing external and internal partners for production improvements.
• Facility and Layout Management, defining facility requirements and being responsible for the production layout.
• Project and Change Management, overseeing industrialization projects (new products, new versions) and handling change management.
• Implement Kaizen, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managing master data in the ERP system, setting up a system for traceability, and data collection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or Operations Excellence roles.
• Knowledge of operational excellence tools (Lean Thinking, 5S, SMED, Value Stream Analysis).
• Strong hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing industrialization, change management, or operational improvement projects.
• Experience in production process design, layout planning, and capacity management.
• Familiarity with manufacturing KPI analysis and operational performance monitoring.

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace, electronics, high-tech manufacturing, or industrial production environments is an advantage
• Excellent English communication skills; German language skills are considered a strong advantage.

Pay

The minimum base salary for this position starts at EUR 3727,13 gross per month on a full-time basis (38.5 h/week), with a planned overpayment depending on your professional experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• At ENPULSION, you’ll join a young, international team united by a deep passion for space technology and innovation. We foster a friendly, open-minded work environment that encourages new ideas and rewards initiative. Our culture is fast-paced and growth-oriented - a place where your work will have a real impact, and where you can truly leave your mark.
• 25 days of paid vacation
• Choice between a KlimaTicket (Metropol region), a parking space or cantina vouchers for on-site dining
• Role-dependent FlexTime
• Monthly team lunches and regular team-building events
• Learning & development budget to support your continued growth
• Firmenradl - Bike Leasing Program
• Office located at VIE Airport City with access to:
• FitFabrik Fitness Center
• Airport Health Center
• Shops, restaurants, and Crew Shop discounts

Type of contract

Full time position with 38.5 hours/week

ENPULSION strongly believes in equal opportunities for everyone. We're encouraging applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply. All applications are processed without regard to gender, nationality, race, colour, religion, age, disability status, sexual orientation or marital status.