Automotive Industrial Engineering Manager – Hybrid & Travel

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

International travel opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to oversee operations in Pretoria, South Africa. You will lead a team of industrial engineers, drive efficiency across manufacturing lines, and ensure quality and safety standards are met in a hybrid work setting with on-site and remote flexibility.

The role requires a Master's in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years in industrial engineering, and 5+ years in management within automotive contexts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with 5+ years in a management role, preferably automotive.
• Proven Lean and Six Sigma implementations with measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the industrial engineering department, set objectives, manage performance, and develop staff.
• Develop and implement plans for process improvement, efficiency, and cost reduction across production lines.
• Oversee design and optimization of manufacturing systems, workflows, and plant layouts.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and related operational excellence tools.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and safety/environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with senior management, R&D, quality control, and supply chain to align engineering with business goals.
• Manage budgets for the engineering department and projects.
• Oversee adoption of new technologies and automation in manufacturing.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean Six Sigma

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Simulation tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to oversee operations in Pretoria, South Africa. You will lead a team of industrial engineers, drive efficiency across manufacturing lines, and ensure quality and safety standards are met in a hybrid work setting with on-site and remote flexibility.

The role requires a Master's in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years in industrial engineering, and 5+ years in management within automotive contexts.