Senior Manufacturing Systems Architect - Remote

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Remote-first

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to design, implement, and optimize advanced manufacturing systems from a remote capacity. The role drives efficiency, quality, and technological advancement across global facilities, with leadership across distributed teams.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in engineering and 7+ years in manufacturing systems, including MES and ERP/SCADA integration, SPC, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing systems engineering with emphasis on optimization and automation.
• Proven expertise in MES, ERP integration, and SCADA systems.
• Strong data analytics, SPC, and simulation modeling knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership in distributed or remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable manufacturing systems and processes.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and optimization opportunities.
• Develop strategies for automation, process control, and data acquisition.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Manage complex manufacturing system projects from design to validation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor cross-functional teams.
• Oversee performance monitoring and continuous improvement of systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and cyber security.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Data analytics

SPC & simulation

Project management

Programming concepts

Education

Master's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Tools

MES

ERP integration

SCADA

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to design, implement, and optimize advanced manufacturing systems from a remote capacity. The role drives efficiency, quality, and technological advancement across global facilities, with leadership across distributed teams.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in engineering and 7+ years in manufacturing systems, including MES and ERP/SCADA integration, SPC, and data analytics.