Remote Industrial Process Engineer - Lean/Six Sigma

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Insurance package

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Home office allowance

Remote training

Flexible hours

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Production Process Engineer to analyze, design and optimize production processes for a globally distributed team. The role is fully remote from any approved location within South Africa, supporting East London, Eastern Cape-based manufacturing activities and beyond.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma, develop SOPs and process flow diagrams, run simulations, and collaborate virtually with manufacturing sites, R&D and operations to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in production process engineering.
• Proficiency with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing production processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and develop new production processes to meet targets.
• Create process flow diagrams, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Use data analysis and simulation to evaluate performance.
• Implement improvements with lean and Six Sigma.
• Collaborate virtually with manufacturing teams and R&D.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide remote support.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and reports.
• Stay informed on new technologies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Production Process Engineer to analyze, design and optimize production processes for a globally distributed team. The role is fully remote from any approved location within South Africa, supporting East London, Eastern Cape-based manufacturing activities and beyond.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma, develop SOPs and process flow diagrams, run simulations, and collaborate virtually with manufacturing sites, R&D and operations to deliver measurable