Remote Process Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

High-performance computing resources

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Virtual professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Process Improvement Engineer to optimize operational efficiency across facilities using data analytics and process modeling. Work remotely with site managers to implement best practices and drive cost savings.

The role emphasizes independent remote collaboration, strategic planning, and delivering measurable productivity gains through Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in process improvement or industrial engineering.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Proficient with process simulation, statistics, and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze industrial processes from a remote location to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop and present process improvement strategies and plans.
• Use simulation and data analytics to model changes and forecast impact.
• Guide on-site teams remotely through implementation of changes.
• Establish KPIs to measure effectiveness of improvements.
• Research new technologies to boost remote efficiency.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Simulation

Data Visualization

Remote Communication

Project Management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Simulation Software

Statistical Analysis Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Process Improvement Engineer to optimize operational efficiency across facilities using data analytics and process modeling. Work remotely with site managers to implement best practices and drive cost savings.

The role emphasizes independent remote collaboration, strategic planning, and delivering measurable productivity gains through Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.