Remote Senior Production Engineer for Process Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work culture

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Production Engineer to join their remote operations. You will optimize manufacturing processes, drive efficiency, and ensure top quality across projects from a home office.

You'll lead design and continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with distributed teams, mentor junior engineers, and stay ahead of industry trends to propel innovative manufacturing solutions globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proven experience in process optimization and lean/six-sigma methods.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation capabilities.
• Proficient in CAD and simulation software.
• Excellent communication within distributed remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Develop strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to manage product lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development in a virtual setting.
• Stay updated on manufacturing and automation trends to drive innovation.

Skills

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Production Engineer to join their remote operations. You will optimize manufacturing processes, drive efficiency, and ensure top quality across projects from a home office.

You'll lead design and continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with distributed teams, mentor junior engineers, and stay ahead of industry trends to propel innovative manufacturing solutions globally.