
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
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.”
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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.
As a Value Engineering Manager, you will independently manage multiple customer projects with international top-tier manufacturing companies and take ownership of converting them from pilot engagements into long-term SaaS partnerships. 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.
Your focus will be on maximizing and clearly demonstrating the value IQA creates for our customers. You will ensure the successful implementation of IQA and demonstrate its long-term impact by highlighting its strategic importance and embedding it into day-to-day operations – helping our customers build future-proof, lean and sustainable manufacturing operations. 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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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 jobs@oniq.com.
About Us Learn more about ONIQ at https://www.oniq.com/.