Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Engineer

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Process Improvement Engineer for its East London, Eastern Cape operations. The role focuses on applying lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across production.

You will lead improvement projects, map and analyze processes, and collaborate with production, QA, and engineering to embed best practices and drive continuous improvement on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, or industrial engineering in manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data.
• Proficiency in process mapping, data analysis, and statistical tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead teams and drive projects to completion.
• MES experience is a plus.”

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and document current manufacturing processes to find improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing lean and Six Sigma projects.
• Develop and implement process improvements to reduce waste and cycle times.
• Use data analysis to measure performance and identify root causes.
• Create SOPs and work instructions for improved processes.
• Train production staff and supervisors on PI techniques.
• Monitor effectiveness of changes and ensure sustainable results.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to integrate new technologies.
• Contribute to preventative maintenance strategies for production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process Mapping

Data Analysis

Statistical Tools

Project Leadership

MES

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Process Improvement Engineer for its East London, Eastern Cape operations. The role focuses on applying lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across production.

You will lead improvement projects, map and analyze processes, and collaborate with production, QA, and engineering to embed best practices and drive continuous improvement on the factory floor.