Role highlights:

• Value Stream Management Trainee

• Location: Espoo

• Department: Global Manufacturing Operations

• Reports to: GMS Manager

• Employment type: Internship

• Workplace model: Office

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
  

Why this role matters:

The Value Stream Management Trainee supports the optimization of manufacturing value streams in ICEYE’s production lines in Espoo by analyzing and validating value stream performance hands-on on the shop floor and translating observations into structured metrics and analysis.

Working closely with the Operational Excellence team and the Senior Manager, Value Streams the role provides high-quality inputs for value stream development, continuous improvement, and operational decision-making, ensuring that critical assembly-specific value stream maps exist and remain up to date. The role combines strong shop floor presence and hands-on work with analytical work and support for targeted improvement initiatives to remove bottlenecks and improve flow.

Who We Are
ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.

ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.

ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.

Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Validate value stream performance on the shop floor

  • Spend significant time in production areas to understand actual process flow, time used and constraints

  • Observe, verify, and document how value streams operate in practice across production lines

  • Validate key performance drivers such as throughput, flow interruptions, queues, and handovers

  • Act as a direct link between shop floor reality and analytical performance reviews

• Analyze value stream performance

  • Support value stream mapping and flow analysis to identify bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities

  • Compare expected versus actual performance and highlight gaps impacting flow, efficiency, or quality

• Support value stream development

  • Provide fact-based inputs to support value stream optimization initiatives

  • Contribute to identifying improvement opportunities that support scalability and operational efficiency

  • Participate in improvement efforts hands-on in the shopfloor

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• Master’s degree student from a relevant field

• Strong observation and analytical skills with the ability to translate findings into insights

• Strong interest in and willingness to learn about Lean and value stream optimization

• Foundational knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methods

• Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

• Structured problem-solving capability

Nice to haves:

• Hands-on exposure to shop floor operations and performance follow-up

• Hands-on, structured mindset with a strong presence in operational environments
  

Application Process

• TA Screen

• HM Interview

• Team Interview

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values)

Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.

• See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.

• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.

• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.

• Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.
  

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.