Remote Industrial Engineer: Process Optimization & Lean

Placements24; Texas; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Online training and certifications

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a Remote Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes from a home office. The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, lean methods, and cross-functional collaboration with global teams.

Ideal candidates have a 6+ year track record in process improvement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple remote projects. The position offers competitive compensation and full benefits for a remote role in the US market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 6+ years of industrial engineering experience focused on process improvement.
• Proven Lean Manufacturing experience with Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and quantitative skills.
• Excellent remote collaboration and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing operations to identify inefficiencies and design optimization solutions.
• Develop strategies to improve production flow, material handling, and facility layout.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain process documentation including SOPs and flowcharts.
• Perform time and motion studies to optimize work methods and reduce cycle times.
• Collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams to implement process changes.
• Develop business cases with cost-benefit analyses for improvements.
• Stay current with new technologies and best practices in industrial engineering.
• Manage multiple projects remotely from conception to implementation.
• Provide remote technical support on industrial engineering practices.
• Analyze production data to measure impact of solutions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Quantitative analysis

Remote collaboration

Change management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Simulation software

CAD

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is sourcing a Remote Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes from a home office. The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, lean methods, and cross-functional collaboration with global teams.

Ideal candidates have a 6+ year track record in process improvement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple remote projects. The position offers competitive compensation and full benefits for a remote role in the US market.