Remote Industrial Engineer: Digital Transformation Leader

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Executive-level compensation package

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement savings plan with company-m

Remote work flexibility

Equity or profit-sharing opportunities

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Industrial Engineer to drive digital transformation across global operations, leveraging IoT, AI, and analytics to optimize production and enable data-driven decisions.

The role focuses on digital twins, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity within industrial environments, working remotely with cross-functional teams to deliver tangible efficiency gains.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with focus on digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and automation.
• Proven experience implementing digital solutions (IoT, AI/ML, data analytics) in industrial settings.
• Experience leading global projects remotely with strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Aufgaben

• Lead worldwide digital transformation initiatives based on Industry 4.0 principles.
• Analyze processes to leverage IoT, AI/ML, and analytics for optimization.
• Develop digital solutions to improve production visibility and decision-making.
• Design and deploy digital twin technologies for simulation and predictive maintenance.
• Collaborate remotely with IT, engineering, operations, and management for seamless integration.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor efficiency and impact of digital initiatives.
• Prepare business cases for new digital technologies and automation investments.
• Provide technical leadership on smart factory best practices and vendor management.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Python programming

Ausbildung

Master's/PhD in Industrial Engineering, CS or Data Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

IoT platforms

AI/ML tools

Cloud platforms

Simulation software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Industrial Engineer to drive digital transformation across global operations, leveraging IoT, AI, and analytics to optimize production and enable data-driven decisions.

The role focuses on digital twins, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity within industrial environments, working remotely with cross-functional teams to deliver tangible efficiency gains.