Remote Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Training programs

Career advancement

Work from home

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a globally recognized leader in advanced manufacturing. This fully remote role within South Africa focuses on optimizing processes, deploying new technologies, and driving efficiency and quality across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering degree and 5–7 years of experience in process optimization, CAD/CAM, and automation, with strong analytical and collaborative skills to operate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with emphasis on process optimization and product realization.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and understanding of manufacturing automation technologies.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work with complex technical data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a distributed team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects remotely and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Design and specify new manufacturing equipment and tooling in collaboration with R&D and procurement.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions for manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, product development, and operations to ensure seamless production.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
• Provide technical support and training to production personnel and junior engineers.
• Manage projects related to process upgrades, automation, and new product introductions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Manufacturing automation technologies

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a globally recognized leader in advanced manufacturing. This fully remote role within South Africa focuses on optimizing processes, deploying new technologies, and driving efficiency and quality across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering degree and 5–7 years of experience in process optimization, CAD/CAM, and automation, with strong analytical and collaborative skills to operate