Remote Industrial Engineer - Workflow Automation

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office budget

Health insurance

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to join a fully remote team in South Africa to drive workflow automation and process optimization for Benoni-area operations from your home office.

The role emphasizes analyzing existing systems, designing automated solutions, and implementing improvements to boost efficiency, accuracy, and scalability while collaborating virtually with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in industrial engineering focusing on process automation and workflow optimization.
• Able to work autonomously in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in process mapping tools, automation software (RPA), and scripting languages.
• Strong Lean principles and their application in automating workflows.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational workflows and identify opportunities for automation and process streamlining.
• Design, develop, and document automated processes and system improvements using appropriate software and methodologies.
• Collaborate remotely with IT, operations, and business stakeholders to define automation requirements and scope.
• Implement and test automated solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and workflows.
• Develop KPIs to measure the effectiveness of automated processes and identify areas for further optimization.
• Provide ongoing support and continuous improvement for automated systems, troubleshooting issues as they arise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Automation design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

RPA platforms

Process mapping tools

Scripting languages

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to join their fully remote team, tasked with driving workflow automation and process optimization for their operations supporting Benoni . This role is pivotal in analyzing existing systems, designing automated solutions, and implementing improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. You will collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for digital transformation and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking engineer with a strong background in industrial engineering principles and a passion for leveraging technology to streamline operations, all from the comfort of their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational workflows and identify opportunities for automation and process streamlining.
• Design, develop, and document automated processes and system improvements using appropriate software and methodologies.
• Collaborate remotely with IT, operations, and business stakeholders to define automation requirements and scope.
• Implement and test automated solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and workflows.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of automated processes and identify areas for further optimization.
• Provide ongoing support and continuous improvement for automated systems, troubleshooting issues as they arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial engineering with a specific focus on process automation and workflow optimization.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and effectively in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in process mapping tools, automation software (e.g., RPA platforms), and scripting languages.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles and their application in automating workflows.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for virtual collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary for a remote role, with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Home office setup budget and ongoing technology support.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and online training.
• Flexible working hours and a collaborative, digitally-focused team culture.