
ONIQ introduces a new era of efficient and sustainable manufacturing operations. With a click of a button, the software IQA generates a digital twin of the actual production and logistics processes, eliminating the necessity for manual process mapping. AI-powered analyses uncover inefficiencies, root causes, and improvement opportunities, facilitating the rapid identification of effective solutions for common operational challenges. This not only enhances operational efficiency but also bolsters sustainability by shedding light on the product carbon footprint. IQA leverages IT and OT data from existing enterprise IT systems and integrates seamlessly into the existing IT infrastructure.

ONIQ introduces a new era of efficient and sustainable manufacturing operations. With a click of a button, the software IQA generates a digital twin of the actual production and logistics processes, eliminating the necessity for manual process mapping. AI-powered analyses uncover inefficiencies, root causes, and improvement opportunities, facilitating the rapid identification of effective solutions for common operational challenges. This not only enhances operational efficiency but also bolsters sustainability by shedding light on the product carbon footprint. IQA leverages IT and OT data from existing enterprise IT systems and integrates seamlessly into the existing IT infrastructure.
Product: IQA — AI-powered digital value‑stream/process twin for automated lean manufacturing analysis
Headquarters: Cologne (Köln), Germany
Founded: 2020
Founders / Leadership: Christoph Kosmehl; Yvonne Therese Mertens (co‑founders / managing directors)
Funding signal: Disclosed Seed round; investors include TechVision Fund and coparion
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Lean manufacturing, value‑stream transparency, production process optimization and sustainability measurement
2020
Software Development
Seed round; TechVision Fund listed as lead investor; coparion also listed among investors in public profiles.
Recorded as a support/program entry in public funding listings.
“Early‑stage backing reported from TechVision Fund (lead on disclosed Seed) and coparion.”
Help top-tier manufacturers to improve their production processes by owning the end-to-end customer journey for our AI-driven Lean Copilot.
About ONIQ
ONIQ is on a mission to transform manufacturing for a more sustainable and efficient future. With the IQA Lean Copilot, we are pioneering a new category in industrial tech - combining lean production principles with AI, process mining, and advanced data analytics. Our software empowers manufacturers to systematically identify inefficiencies, accelerate improvements, and scale operational excellence across their global production networks.
We are a highly motivated team with a strong sense of ownership and passion for what we do. Our entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to innovation have enabled us to grow fast and shape the future of digital lean and green manufacturing. At ONIQ, culture is just as important as product. We foster an environment rooted in authenticity, diversity, integrity, and mutual respect - where everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work.
What you will do
As a Value Engineer, you will work hands-on with international top-tier manufacturing companies on their digital transformation journey. You will be a key driver in bringing IQA and the latest technologies into real-world operations - delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and sustainability for our customers.
You will own the end-to-end customer journey for our AI-driven IQA Lean Copilot - combining engineering skills with business mindset. At ONIQ, the Value Engineer role sits between customers, Sales, Product, and Marketing - grounded in deep manufacturing process know-how and a strong technical mindset. You will work across teams to maximize customer impact with IQA and play a key part in ONIQ’s overall success. You will:
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What we offer
How to apply
We'd love for you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Please use our job portal for your application, we are looking forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@oniq.com .