Industrial Engineer

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to achieve operational excellence, cost efficiency, and productivity improvements. This role drives process optimization initiatives, supports investment planning, implements lean manufacturing principles, and collaborates across functions to ensure a synchronized and high-performing production environment. The position plays a key role in supporting innovation and contributing to the future of sustainable mobility.

• ◆Design, develop, and implement measures to optimize manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• ◆Define, evaluate, and budget planned production investments, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
• ◆Establish performance indicators and monitor the effectiveness of process improvements and manufacturing optimization initiatives.
• ◆Introduce and support synchronized manufacturing processes, driving balanced production flow and implementing pull-system principles.
• ◆Identify waste throughout production processes and eliminate root causes of machine and process-related issues to improve efficiency and productivity.
• ◆Manage external development partners and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to quality standards.
• ◆Collaborate closely with all departments across the production value chain, including Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Finance.
• ◆Conduct and coordinate training programs on newly implemented workflows, processes, and continuous improvement methodologies within the Energy Team.
• ◆Support innovation and contribute to shaping solutions of the future through advanced manufacturing concepts and technologies.
• ◆Negotiate and finalize finance-related contract agreements and intercompany agreements in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• ◆Ensure compliance with company standards, safety regulations, and applicable industry requirements.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline from a University of Applied Sciences or Technical University.

• ✓Several years of professional experience in the planning, implementation, and optimization of production and manufacturing processes.
• ✓Proven experience managing process improvement and operational excellence projects in a manufacturing environment.
• ✓Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• ✓Willingness to travel approximately 20%.
• ✓Fluent English language skills; additional languages are considered an advantage.
• ✓Training AustriaYes, 2-3 months.
• ✓Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Zelisko is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.

• ✓Provided they meet all eligibility

under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.

• ✓Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
• ✓Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.
• ✓Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook.
• ✓6 weeks of p