Astrolab

Designs modular lunar rovers for exploration

Industrial Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeHawthorne, CA, USA$135k - $160k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field is required.
At least 5 years of experience in an Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Data Analytics role is required.
Experience with SQL, Power BI, and data visualization best practices is required.
Experience with ERP, MES, PLM, and manufacturing data systems is required.

Responsibilities

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 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.

Desired Qualifications

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

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.

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

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)

About the Company

Astrolab

Designs modular lunar rovers for exploration

Astrolab designs and builds modular rovers for lunar and extraterrestrial surface missions. Its flagship FLEX rover is a modular, reusable vehicle that can transport cargo, equipment, and crew across the Moon. The system works by using interchangeable payload modules on a shared rover chassis, allowing rapid reconfiguration for different mission profiles—from cargo delivery to astronaut transport—without needing a new vehicle. The rover is designed to be compatible with existing and planned space infrastructure, including NASA’s Artemis program, enabling integration with governmental and commercial lunar operations. What sets Astrolab apart is its emphasis on a single, adaptable platform with modular payloads that can handle a range of tasks and mission profiles, rather than many specialized, single-use machines. The company aims to enable a sustained lunar presence and expanded human activity beyond Earth by providing reliable, flexible surface mobility.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Hawthorne, CA
Founded: 2019

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