Remote Senior Industrial Engineer — Process Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Medical insurance

Professional certification support

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to join a Durban-based operation on a remote basis. The role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, streamlining production processes, and delivering cost-saving improvements across business units.

You will analyze complex data, lead process improvement projects, implement lean methodologies, and mentor junior staff in a fully remote setting while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in industrial engineering focused on process improvement.
• Lean, Six Sigma and SPC expertise.
• Experience with CAD/CAM, simulation tools and data analysis software.
• Strong communication and remote leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing and business processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Design improved workflows and layouts for production lines.
• Use process simulation to model changes and predict outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional projects and ensure timely implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers and remote staff.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

CAD/CAM

Process simulation

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Process simulation tools

Data analytics software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to join a Durban-based operation on a remote basis. The role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, streamlining production processes, and delivering cost-saving improvements across business units.

You will analyze complex data, lead process improvement projects, implement lean methodologies, and mentor junior staff in a fully remote setting while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a distributed environment.