Lead Industrial Engineer - Digital Transformation

Placements24; United States; A distancia; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

This is a fully remote position with高

Competitive salary

Premium medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is partnering with a forward‑thinking industrial conglomerate to hire a Lead Industrial Engineer. This fully remote role drives digital transformation across manufacturing, leveraging IoT, AI/ML, and analytics to improve performance.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, build a roadmap, oversee pilots, secure funding, and establish KPIs. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in industrial engineering, 5+ in Industry 4.0 and automation, plus proven leadership in remote settings.

Formación

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• A Ph.D. is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with at least 5 years in digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and advanced analytics.
• Proven track record leading large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing remote teams and external partners.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for digital transformation of industrial operations.
• Lead design, implementation, and integration of Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, AI/ML, analytics).
• Analyze operational data to identify automation, predictive maintenance, and process optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and R&D for seamless digital solutions integration.
• Oversee pilots and scale successful initiatives across facilities.
• Develop business cases and secure funding for digital projects.
• Establish KPIs to measure impact and success of initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Remote collaboration

Strategic thinking

Educación

Master's in Industrial Engineering/related

PhD (nice to have)

Herramientas

IoT

AI/ML

Data analytics platforms

Simulation

Automation technologies

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking industrial conglomerate, is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead Industrial Engineer to spearhead their digital transformation initiatives. This pivotal role will be based remotely, offering the opportunity to drive innovation and implement cutting-edge solutions from anywhere in South Africa. The focus will be on leveraging digital technologies, data analytics, and automation to revolutionize manufacturing processes, enhance operational efficiency, and improve decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both traditional industrial engineering principles and modern digital tools, with a proven ability to lead complex, transformative projects. This is a unique chance to shape the future of industry through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the digital transformation of industrial operations.
• Lead the design, implementation, and integration of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT, AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics.
• Analyze complex operational data to identify opportunities for automation, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and R&D teams to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions.
• Oversee pilot projects and scale successful digital initiatives across multiple facilities.
• Develop business cases and secure funding for digital transformation projects.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact and success of digital initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of industrial and data engineers.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure our client remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Manage vendor relationships and technology partnerships related to digital transformation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• A Ph.D. is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with at least 5 years focused on digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and advanced analytics in an industrial setting.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale digital transformation projects from concept to implementation.
• Expertise in areas such as IoT, AI/ML, data analytics platforms, simulation, and automation technologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and operational excellence.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and external partners in a remote environment.
• Must be a South African citizen or have permanent residency.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position offering exceptional flexibility and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects.
• a highly competitive salary.
• premium medical coverage.
• substantial retirement contributions.
• significant performance-based bonuses.
• extensive opportunities for professional development, including access to cutting-edge training, conferences, and research initiatives.

Our client is based in North West .