Senior Remote Industrial Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary incentives

Home office support

Health insurance

Virtual development & conferences

Paid time off & flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 invites a seasoned Remote Industrial Engineer to optimize complex systems, design efficient workflows, and drive data-driven improvements across global operations. The role emphasizes modeling, simulation, and KPI development to boost productivity and cost-effectiveness.

Ideal candidates bring a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or OR, 7+ years of experience, and strong Python/R skills with Gurobi/CPLEX. Excellent remote collaboration is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on optimization and data analysis.
• Expertise in optimization modeling, simulation, and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in Python and R and optimization software (Gurobi, CPLEX).
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills with ability to work independently.
• Strong ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of operational processes, supply chains, and resource allocation using modeling and simulation.
• Design and implement optimization strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain KPIs for operational efficiency and track targets.
• Use data analytics and visualization tools to present findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with remote and on-site teams via virtual channels to implement improvements.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and methodologies in industrial engineering.

Skills

Optimization modeling

Simulation

Statistical analysis

Python

R

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Research

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

Job description

Placements24 invites a seasoned Remote Industrial Engineer to optimize complex systems, design efficient workflows, and drive data-driven improvements across global operations. The role emphasizes modeling, simulation, and KPI development to boost productivity and cost-effectiveness.

Ideal candidates bring a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or OR, 7+ years of experience, and strong Python/R skills with Gurobi/CPLEX. Excellent remote collaboration is essential for success.