Remote Industrial Engineer: Lean & Data-Driven Optimizer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Professional development

Virtual training

Impactful improvements

Remote collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Remote Industrial Engineer to join its distributed team, supporting operations across multiple sites. The role emphasizes data analysis, workflow design, and efficiency improvements achieved through remote collaboration.

You will analyze performance, develop SOPs for distributed teams, and drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives with virtual tools. The position offers full remote work, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of industrial engineering experience focusing on process analysis and improvement.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical software, and process modeling tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage remote projects.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is highly desirable.
• Excellent virtual communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote analysis of manufacturing and operational processes using provided data and virtual site assessments.
• Design and propose optimized workflows, production layouts, and system improvements.
• Implement and monitor Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives through virtual tools and communication.
• Develop detailed process documentation and standard operating procedures for distributed teams.
• Collaborate effectively with on-site teams and management via digital communication platforms.
• Analyze performance metrics and provide actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Virtual collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Statistical software

Process modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Remote Industrial Engineer to join its distributed team, supporting operations across multiple sites. The role emphasizes data analysis, workflow design, and efficiency improvements achieved through remote collaboration.

You will analyze performance, develop SOPs for distributed teams, and drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives with virtual tools. The position offers full remote work, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional