Remote Lean Six Sigma Process Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health benefits

Professional development

Retirement plan

Generous leave and holidays

Job summary

PlacEMENTS24 is seeking a highly analytical Process Improvement Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. The role focuses on driving efficiency, quality, and cost reduction across manufacturing operations using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

You will analyze processes, design improvements, and lead global cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process improvement, strong data analysis skills (Minitab/Excel), and Lean/Six Sigma certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical or related field.
• 5+ years in process improvement or operations engineering.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred (Green/Black Belt).
• Proven track record of measurable process improvements.
• Strong data analysis using Minitab/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Design and implement Lean/Six Sigma improvements.
• Collect and analyze data to measure performance and impact.
• Develop business cases and project plans for changes.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and management to sustain improvements.
• Create SOPs and best practices for optimized processes.
• Train employees on process improvement methods.
• Monitor KPIs for efficiency, quality and cost.
• Facilitate remote workshops and Kaizen events.
• Stay updated on industry trends in process engineering.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Minitab Excel

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical Eng

Tools

Minitab

Excel

ERP/MES systems

Job description

PlacEMENTS24 is seeking a highly analytical Process Improvement Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. The role focuses on driving efficiency, quality, and cost reduction across manufacturing operations using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

You will analyze processes, design improvements, and lead global cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process improvement, strong data analysis skills (Minitab/Excel), and Lean/Six Sigma certification.