Remote Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean Six Sigma

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical + retirement benefits

Home office allowance

Flexible working hours

Remote work from SA

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Remote Manufacturing Process Engineer to join a forward‑thinking engineering team. This fully remote opportunity lets you contribute from anywhere in South Africa while focusing on optimizing processes to cut costs and improve product quality.

You will collaborate with on‑site teams and stakeholders via digital platforms, applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive continuous improvement and data‑driven decisions across the manufacturing footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement new or modified manufacturing processes to boost productivity and quality.
• Develop and document SOPs and work instructions for manufacturing operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Engineering software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Remote Manufacturing Process Engineer to join a forward‑thinking engineering team. This fully remote opportunity lets you contribute from anywhere in South Africa while focusing on optimizing processes to cut costs and improve product quality.

You will collaborate with on‑site teams and stakeholders via digital platforms, applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive continuous improvement and data‑driven decisions across the manufacturing footprint.