Remote Industrial Engineer: Systems Optimization Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Learning budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Industrial Engineer to lead systems optimization. You will refine workflows, enhance data management, and drive operational excellence across departments with autonomy.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Industrial Engineering and 7+ years in optimization, with strong skills in Python/SQL, simulation modeling, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in industrial engineering with focus on optimization and data-driven decisions.
• Proven ability to work remotely with strong self-management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex operations to identify inefficiencies and optimization opportunities.
• Develop data-driven strategies to boost system performance and reliability.
• Model new systems architectures and process flows.
• Collaborate with IT, data science, and ops teams remotely.
• Define and monitor KPIs for system performance.
• Prepare reports and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Systems analysis

Data-driven decisions

Python

SQL

Simulation modeling

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Simulation software

Process mapping

Cloud platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Industrial Engineer to lead systems optimization. You will refine workflows, enhance data management, and drive operational excellence across departments with autonomy.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Industrial Engineering and 7+ years in optimization, with strong skills in Python/SQL, simulation modeling, and data-driven decision making.