Remote Industrial Engineer: Automation & Projects

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Dev budget

Flexible hours

Cutting-edge projects

Senior leadership access

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer with strong project management to oversee automation upgrades for our Richards Bay operations. This fully remote role involves end-to-end project leadership, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to deliver on time, within budget, and to spec.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in industrial engineering with 3+ years in PM, PMP preferred, and readiness to travel to Richards Bay for key milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years in industrial engineering with at least 3 years in project management.
• Experience in large-scale projects with automation or advanced manufacturing is preferred.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closing of industrial engineering projects focusing on automation and technology implementation.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Manage risks, issues, and changes to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, operations, and maintenance teams for seamless integration.
• Oversee selection and procurement of automation equipment and systems from vendors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards.
• Monitor progress and report status to senior management.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for smooth transition to operations.
• Stay informed on the latest in industrial automation and manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Project management

PMP

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer with strong project management to oversee automation upgrades for our Richards Bay operations. This fully remote role involves end-to-end project leadership, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to deliver on time, within budget, and to spec.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in industrial engineering with 3+ years in PM, PMP preferred, and readiness to travel to Richards Bay for key milestones.