Senior Industrial Engineer - Remote Strategy & Optimization

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health & retirement

Paid time off

Remote work

Professional development

Cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer for a fully remote role to support operational efficiency for a portfolio of global clients. You will apply advanced analytics, simulation modeling, and Lean Six Sigma principles to design and implement strategic improvement plans, coordinating with stakeholders remotely across regions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or PhD in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research with 7+ years in consulting or senior improvement roles,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in industrial engineering consulting or senior improvement roles.
• Experience with simulation, statistics, and optimization.
• Deep knowledge of lean Six Sigma and strategic application.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects remotely.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and present strategies for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Use modeling and simulation to forecast outcomes and test scenarios.
• Lead cross-functional virtual project teams to implement initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to tailor solutions.
• Develop KPIs and measurement frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge base.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executives.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Remote collaboration

Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Industrial Engineering/OR

Tools

Simulation software

Statistical analysis

Optimization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer for a fully remote role to support operational efficiency for a portfolio of global clients. You will apply advanced analytics, simulation modeling, and Lean Six Sigma principles to design and implement strategic improvement plans, coordinating with stakeholders remotely across regions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or PhD in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research with 7+ years in consulting or senior improvement roles,