Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Manufacturing Industrial Engineer to drive efficiency, quality, and productivity across production facilities. The role blends on-site collaboration with focused remote work to optimize processes and implement improvement initiatives.

You will analyze current manufacturing processes, lead Lean/Six Sigma projects, and collaborate with production, quality assurance, and management to achieve operational excellence and measurable KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in process analysis tools and techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CAD software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Conduct time and motion studies, work sampling, and capacity planning.
• Design and optimize plant layouts and material flow.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to solve problems and implement solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Evaluate and report on KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency and cost.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process analysis tools

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Manufacturing Industrial Engineer to drive efficiency, quality, and productivity across production facilities. The role blends on-site collaboration with focused remote work to optimize processes and implement improvement initiatives.

You will analyze current manufacturing processes, lead Lean/Six Sigma projects, and collaborate with production, quality assurance, and management to achieve operational excellence and measurable KPIs.