Remote Process Optimization Engineer

Placements24

Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Home office allowance

Remote work flexibility

Upington regional impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Industrial Performance Engineer to enhance operational performance from a remote location near Upington. You will analyze processes, design improvements, and collaborate with distributed teams to reduce costs and boost efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and strong lean/Six Sigma knowledge. Remote work supports collaboration across regional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
5+ years in industrial engineering focusing on performance improvement.
Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
Proficiency in simulation software and data analysis tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

Analyze production and operational processes for efficiency and cost reductions.
Develop and implement lean and continuous improvement strategies.
Design and simulate optimized process flows and layouts, presenting findings remotely.
Collaborate with distributed teams via virtual tools.
Develop process documentation, SOPs, and performance metrics.
Monitor improvements and provide remote support for adoption.