Senior Industrial Engineer: Hybrid Process Optimization

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence in Welkom, Free State. The role combines on-site leadership with hybrid remote days for project work, focusing on bottleneck removal, efficient layouts, and data-driven decisions.

The candidate will lead time-and-motion studies, utilize Arena and AutoCAD for simulations, and guide junior engineers while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with track record in process optimization.
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis, process mapping, and simulation tools (Arena, AutoCAD, Lean Six Sigma).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing/production environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex production systems to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement optimized layouts, workflows, and material handling systems.
• Design and conduct time and motion studies to establish SOPs and performance metrics.
• Use simulation software and data analysis to model and predict outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes and present findings to leadership.
• Lead and mentor junior industrial engineering staff on projects.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Process optimization

Statistical analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Simulation tools

Arena

AutoCAD

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Arena

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence in Welkom, Free State. The role combines on-site leadership with hybrid remote days for project work, focusing on bottleneck removal, efficient layouts, and data-driven decisions.

The candidate will lead time-and-motion studies, utilize Arena and AutoCAD for simulations, and guide junior engineers while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.