Remote Industrial Process Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1 - 2; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Engineer specializing in Process Optimization to analyze, design, and implement process improvements for manufacturing operations worldwide. The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma, data-driven solutions, and cost savings, all in a remote-first setup within South Africa.

You will engage with stakeholders across geographies, drive continuous improvement, and manage multiple projects independently while contributing to global manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial engineering with focus on process improvement.
• Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma knowledge; certification a plus.
• Data analysis, root cause analysis, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent remote communication and cross-site collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes across global sites to identify optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Use Lean Six Sigma, SPC, and analytical tools to diagnose issues and develop solutions.
• Design and document new or improved processes including workflow optimization and material flow improvements.
• Develop and implement standardized work procedures and best practices in manufacturing.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to implement process changes.
• Create and maintain process documentation including flowcharts, SOPs, and training materials.
• Analyze performance data to monitor effectiveness of improvements and recommend actions.
• Manage multiple process improvement projects concurrently to ensure timely completion.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and training sessions on process improvement techniques.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in industrial engineering.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Process optimization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Visio

Excel

Minitab

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Engineer specializing in Process Optimization to analyze, design, and implement process improvements for manufacturing operations worldwide. The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma, data-driven solutions, and cost savings, all in a remote-first setup within South Africa.

You will engage with stakeholders across geographies, drive continuous improvement, and manage multiple projects independently while contributing to global manufacturing excellence.