Senior Remote Industrial Engineer: Quality & Lean

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for a fully remote role based in Rustenburg. The position focuses on enhancing quality systems and operational efficiency by analyzing complex processes, identifying root causes, and implementing data-driven improvements.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in industrial engineering, with strong Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC capabilities, plus remote collaboration and project leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in industrial engineering with quality systems focus.
• Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses of manufacturing processes to identify quality and efficiency gains.
• Develop and maintain quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Use SPC to monitor process variation and control.
• Design and optimize workflow, plant layout, and material handling.
• Lead cross-functional teams in continuous improvement (Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma).
• Develop performance metrics and dashboards for KPIs.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement CAPA.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

Process optimization

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Simulation software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for a fully remote role based in Rustenburg. The position focuses on enhancing quality systems and operational efficiency by analyzing complex processes, identifying root causes, and implementing data-driven improvements.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in industrial engineering, with strong Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC capabilities, plus remote collaboration and project leadership experience.