Remote Industrial Engineer — Process Improvement Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Bonuses and incentives

Online learning and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Industrial Engineer Specialist to optimize operations across global business units. You will analyze data, design process improvements, and implement cost-saving initiatives in a fully remote capacity.

The role requires a master's degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 6 years of experience in process improvement, with Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC expertise. Excellent communication and remote collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years progressive experience in industrial engineering or operations.
• Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred) and SPC.
• Strong independent work and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data and processes to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement process improvements using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Document SOPs and performance metrics for remote operations.
• Collaborate with virtual teams across time zones to drive projects.
• Use simulation/modeling tools to assess changes and predict outcomes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC (statistical process control)

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

SQL

Business intelligence software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Industrial Engineer Specialist to optimize operations across global business units. You will analyze data, design process improvements, and implement cost-saving initiatives in a fully remote capacity.

The role requires a master's degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 6 years of experience in process improvement, with Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC expertise. Excellent communication and remote collaboration are essential.