Senior Lean Six Sigma Process Optimization Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a leading manufacturing client in Pietermaritzburg, seeks a Senior Process Optimization Engineer to drive efficiency and reduce waste across operations. Hybrid work combines on-site collaboration with remote flexibility to support project delivery in KwaZulu-Natal.

You will lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives, design experiments, analyse data with Minitab/Power BI, and mentor staff in SOPs and best practices to sustain gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years in industrial engineering with process optimization focus.
• Proven Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma project delivery (certification preferred).
• Proficiency in Minitab, Excel, Power BI and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder influence skills.
• Solid project management and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen.
• Analyze production processes to identify inefficiencies, waste and cost reduction.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and validate changes.
• Utilise statistical software for data analysis, capability studies and monitoring.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and R&D to ensure project success.
• Develop SOPs and train staff on new processes and best practices.
• Track KPIs related to efficiency, throughput and savings.
• Manage multiple improvement projects with timely delivery and results.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

SOP development

Education

Bachelor's Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Power BI

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a leading manufacturing client in Pietermaritzburg, seeks a Senior Process Optimization Engineer to drive efficiency and reduce waste across operations. Hybrid work combines on-site collaboration with remote flexibility to support project delivery in KwaZulu-Natal.

You will lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives, design experiments, analyse data with Minitab/Power BI, and mentor staff in SOPs and best practices to sustain gains.