Remote Industrial Engineer: Advanced Analytics & Simulation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Retirement plan contributions

Training and development resources

Remote-first flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Remote Industrial Engineer focused on advanced analytics and simulation modeling. This role develops sophisticated simulation models to optimize industrial processes, supply chains, and operations for diverse clients, working remotely with a global team.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial engineering, expertise in stochastic/deterministic models, and proficiency with simulation tools like AnyLogic, Arena, and Simio, plus strong

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, OR related quantitative field.
• Minimum 7 years of industrial engineering experience with simulation focus.
• Experience with stochastic and deterministic simulation models.
• Proficiency in AnyLogic, Arena, Simio and stats packages (R, Python, SPSS).
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++ and data analytics.
• Solid understanding of experimental design and data mining techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting; client-facing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and implement complex simulation models for diverse processes.
• Apply advanced statistics and data mining to analyze large datasets.
• Design 'what-if' scenarios and sensitivity analyses using simulations.
• Interpret results and provide actionable operational recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define project objectives.
• Create visualizations and reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated on latest simulation software and analytics methods.
• Contribute to best practices and standardized approaches for projects.
• Mentor junior engineers in simulation and analytics tools.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy of models and inputs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

AnyLogic

Arena

Simio

R

Python

SPSS

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Remote Industrial Engineer focused on advanced analytics and simulation modeling. This role develops sophisticated simulation models to optimize industrial processes, supply chains, and operations for diverse clients, working remotely with a global team.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial engineering, expertise in stochastic/deterministic models, and proficiency with simulation tools like AnyLogic, Arena, and Simio, plus strong