Remote Senior Industrial Engineer & Optimization Lead

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

Job summary

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in lean/Six Sigma with Excel/SQL/R/Python. Arena or AnyLogic experience is a plus. You will mentor juniors and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, process improvement, or operations management.
• Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, R, or Python; experience with simulation software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing industrial processes and data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Utilize statistical analysis, simulation and modeling to evaluate performance and predict outcomes of changes.
• Create process maps, flowcharts and documentation for new or revised procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure seamless integration of solutions.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and technical expertise.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure impact of implemented solutions and drive ongoing improvements.
• Stay updated on new industrial engineering concepts and best practices.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Remote work independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Excel

SQL

R

Python

Arena

AnyLogic

Job description

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in lean/Six Sigma with Excel/SQL/R/Python. Arena or AnyLogic experience is a plus. You will mentor juniors and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote-first environment.