Hybrid Industrial Engineer: Drive Lean Process Improvement

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid schedule

Professional development

Modern facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for a hybrid role in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will analyze, design, and improve systems of people, materials, information, equipment, and energy to boost efficiency and quality.

You will work with production, quality, and maintenance teams, conduct time‑and‑motion studies, develop layouts and SOPs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial engineering, preferably manufacturing.
• Proficiency in process analysis, data interpretation, and statistical methods.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvements.
• Develop and implement new process designs, workflows, and plant layouts.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize resources and productivity.
• Utilize simulation to test process changes before implementation.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to integrate improvements.
• Track KPIs related to efficiency, cost, and quality; report progress.
• Participate in cross-functional projects for new product introductions and process upgrades.
• Provide training on new processes and best practices.

Skills

Industrial Eng

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

CAD/layout design

Statistical methods

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for a hybrid role in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will analyze, design, and improve systems of people, materials, information, equipment, and energy to boost efficiency and quality.

You will work with production, quality, and maintenance teams, conduct time‑and‑motion studies, develop layouts and SOPs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.