Remote Industrial Engineer: Lean Six Sigma & Optimization

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Home office allowance

Health insurance

Professional development

Global impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Industrial Engineer to drive significant process improvements across global operations. The role is fully remote, allowing work from anywhere while delivering measurable efficiency gains and cost reductions.

You will analyze, design, and implement solutions for diverse units, leveraging Lean Six Sigma and data analytics, and coordinating virtually with stakeholders to foster change and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years' remote process optimization experience.
• Proven Lean Six Sigma project delivery and strong change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing and business processes remotely using data.
• Develop actionable process improvement plans with Lean Six Sigma.
• Design layouts, workflows, and operational strategies for scalability.
• Lead virtual workshops and drive implementation with stakeholders.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process modeling

Project management

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Simulation software

Data visualization tools

Virtual collaboration platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Industrial Engineer to drive significant process improvements across global operations. The role is fully remote, allowing work from anywhere while delivering measurable efficiency gains and cost reductions.

You will analyze, design, and implement solutions for diverse units, leveraging Lean Six Sigma and data analytics, and coordinating virtually with stakeholders to foster change and operational excellence.