Remote Senior Industrial Engineer — Lean Process Optimization

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Fully remote work from anywhere in SA

Health insurance and retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative virtual culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will design, develop, and implement lean manufacturing solutions, drive continuous improvement, and optimize processes across the organization from a remote setting.

The ideal candidate has 5-7+ years in industrial engineering, strong CAD and simulation skills, and expertise in Six Sigma. You will lead projects, mentor juniors, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while delivering measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering; master's preferred.
• 5-7 years in industrial engineering with process optimization and lean manufacturing.
• Experience with CAD and simulation tools, plus Six Sigma methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing production processes, identify bottlenecks, and develop data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Design and implement lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations and eliminate waste.
• Develop and optimize workflow processes, material handling systems, and facility layouts to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct time and motion studies and other analytical techniques to improve productivity.
• Utilize simulation software and other modeling tools to test and validate proposed process changes.
• Collaborate with operations managers, production staff, and other stakeholders to implement engineered solutions.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics and reporting systems to track effectiveness of changes.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers on complex projects and best practices in industrial engineering.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, proposals, and presentations for management review.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices in industrial engineering and process improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Arena

AnyLogic

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will design, develop, and implement lean manufacturing solutions, drive continuous improvement, and optimize processes across the organization from a remote setting.

The ideal candidate has 5-7+ years in industrial engineering, strong CAD and simulation skills, and expertise in Six Sigma. You will lead projects, mentor juniors, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while delivering measurable