Principal Industrial Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Stock options

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer for a fully remote, senior strategic role. You will define the long-term vision for operational excellence and lead cross-functional teams worldwide to implement transformative process improvements.

Leaders with 10+ years of industrial engineering experience, advanced modeling and simulation mastery, and strong communication skills will guide executive decisions and drive large-scale change from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial engineering with transformation programs.
• Expert in advanced modeling, simulation, and predictive analytics.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders remotely.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise-wide operational excellence strategies.
• Lead development and adoption of new engineering solutions and tools.
• Guide executive leadership on complex operational challenges.
• Mentor a global team of industrial engineers and analysts.
• Oversee analytics and simulation tool selection for strategic decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Modeling & simulation

Stakeholder influence

Remote leadership

Industrial Engineering

Education

Master's or PhD in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly influential and experienced Principal Industrial Engineer for a fully remote position. This is a senior strategic role responsible for defining and driving the company's long-term vision for operational excellence and process innovation. You will leverage deep expertise in industrial engineering principles to architect transformative solutions, guide cross-functional teams, and set new benchmarks for efficiency and productivity on a global scale. This role offers the unique challenge of shaping operational strategy from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for operational efficiency and process optimization across the enterprise.
• Lead the conceptualization and implementation of groundbreaking engineering solutions and technologies.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing high-level guidance on complex operational challenges to executive leadership.
• Mentor and develop a team of industrial engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation remotely.
• Oversee the selection and integration of advanced analytical and simulation tools to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of extensive experience in industrial engineering, with a proven track record in strategic leadership and large-scale transformation projects.
• Mastery of advanced modeling and simulation techniques and predictive analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive significant organizational change remotely.
• Exceptional visionary thinking, leadership, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including significant bonuses and stock options.
• 100% Remote work with unparalleled flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive premium health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allocation for professional development, conferences, and research.
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of industrial engineering innovation and strategic impact.