Remote Global Process Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office budget

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to join a globally distributed team in a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on optimizing processes across international operations using advanced analytics, simulation, and data science to drive efficiency in manufacturing, logistics, and service delivery.

You will work independently, collaborating across time zones and reporting findings to senior management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Industrial Engineering, OR or related quantitative field.
• 8+ years in industrial engineering with global operations focus.
• Expertise in simulation software (AnyLogic, Simul8) and statistical analysis tools (R, Python).
• Proven ability to lead remote, international projects and manage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and implement process improvements for global manufacturing and operational sites.
• Develop complex simulation models to evaluate process changes, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Utilize data analytics, machine learning, and statistical methods to identify trends and opportunities.
• Lead virtual cross-functional project teams to drive implementation of optimization strategies.
• Develop and deploy standardized methodologies across all global operations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management on findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure effective use of digital tools for process management.
• Identify and advocate adoption of new technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Provide remote guidance to site teams during implementation phases.
• Monitor performance metrics and seek proactive improvement opportunities.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Process optimization

Education

Master's or PhD in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research

Tools

AnyLogic

Simul8

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to join a globally distributed team in a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on optimizing processes across international operations using advanced analytics, simulation, and data science to drive efficiency in manufacturing, logistics, and service delivery.

You will work independently, collaborating across time zones and reporting findings to senior management.