Senior Industrial Engineer - Remote Operational Excellence

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Significant performance bonus

Top-tier health insurance

Generous retirement fund

Professional development & conferences

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer focused on Operational Excellence to drive continuous improvement across global units in a fully remote role. The candidate will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies to design enduring solutions, lead Kaizen events, and influence stakeholders across distributed teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Engineering or related field, 8+ years of experience in OE/Lean/Six Sigma, and a Six Sigma Black

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with extensive relevant experience accepted.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Industrial Engineering with focus on Operational Excellence, Lean, or Six Sigma implementation.
• Black Belt in Six Sigma required; Master Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion the implementation of Operational Excellence initiatives across global business units, including remote teams.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to identify inefficiencies, waste, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for continuous improvement focusing on productivity, quality, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct detailed process analyses, value stream mapping, and performance benchmarking.
• Lead cross-functional teams in Kaizen events, problem-solving sessions, and project implementation.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure effectiveness of improvements.
• Facilitate change management processes for successful adoption of new practices.
• Mentor and coach teams and junior engineers on OE principles and tools.
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on progress and initiatives.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Change leadership

Remote collaboration

Kaizen facilitation

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree with extensive experience

Tools

Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer focused on Operational Excellence to drive continuous improvement across global units in a fully remote role. The candidate will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies to design enduring solutions, lead Kaizen events, and influence stakeholders across distributed teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Engineering or related field, 8+ years of experience in OE/Lean/Six Sigma, and a Six Sigma Black