Remote Industrial Process Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Fully remote position

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Budget for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Industrial Process Engineer to drive operational improvements for its facilities, including those in Richards Bay. This fully remote role lets you analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes from anywhere, applying lean, six-sigma, and SPC best practices.

You will collaborate with global teams, develop SOPs, and lead data-driven initiatives to enhance productivity and product quality while maintaining strong remote communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and SPC.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in process modeling software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current production processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Design and implement new process flows, equipment modifications, and strategies to boost productivity and quality.
• Develop and document SOPs and best practices for manufacturing operations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed changes.
• Collaborate with on-site operations teams and stakeholders via virtual tools.
• Monitor process performance metrics and sustain continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

Data-driven analysis

Process modeling software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Process modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Remote Industrial Process Engineer to drive operational improvements for their facilities, including those in Richards Bay . This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute expert knowledge from anywhere. You will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer to work independently and collaborate with teams globally, applying best practices in process engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current production processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement using data-driven methods.
• Design and implement new process flows, equipment modifications, and operational strategies to enhance productivity and quality.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for manufacturing operations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed process changes.
• Collaborate effectively with on-site operations teams and stakeholders through virtual communication tools.
• Monitor process performance metrics and ensure continuous improvement initiatives are sustained.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in process engineering within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in process modeling software and Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, reflecting the senior nature of the role and remote flexibility.
• Fully remote position, offering significant work-life balance.
• Opportunity to impact global manufacturing operations from your home office.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Budget for professional development, training, and relevant certifications.