Industrial Process Optimization Engineer - Lean Six Sigma

Placements24; Vrystaat; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Renewable energy experience

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Process Improvement Engineer for our client in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring high quality across products in the renewable energy sector.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical background, hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, and a track record of delivering value through process improvements in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in industrial engineering focusing on process improvement in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM) and Green Belt Six Sigma.
• Proficient in data analysis and statistical software (Minitab, Excel).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking; good communication.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks and cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop and implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methods.
• Conduct time studies, value stream mapping, and other analyses to optimize workflows.
• Design and implement SPC measures to ensure consistent quality.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and QA to implement changes.
• Maintain process documentation including SOPs and work instructions.
• Monitor KPIs for production efficiency and quality and report progress.
• Support evaluation of new equipment and technologies.
• Assist training of production staff on new processes and best practices.
• Contribute to a safe working environment and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Process Improvement Engineer for our client in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring high quality across products in the renewable energy sector.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical background, hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, and a track record of delivering value through process improvements in manufacturing environments.