Senior Remote Industrial Optimization Engineer

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Operations Engineer for a fully remote role, leading efficiency and cost improvements across global industrial operations. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced data analytics to identify bottlenecks, design innovative solutions, and drive measurable gains.

You will develop SOPs, performance metrics, and ROI-focused recommendations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote-first, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is a plus.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, operations management, or a similar role within manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Proven track record of process improvements improving efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge (Green/Black Belt preferred).
• Data analysis using SPC and data visualization software.
• Experience with simulation/modeling software (Arena, AnyLogic).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in remote/distributed teams and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current processes, workflows, and data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities.
• Design and implement Lean/Six Sigma improvements to boost output, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Develop SOPs and performance metrics and maintain process documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
• Use simulation tools to validate proposed changes before implementation.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and ROI-focused recommendations for senior management.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends in industrial engineering and operational excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff in continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple projects with budget adherence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Arena

AnyLogic

SPC

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Operations Engineer for a fully remote role, leading efficiency and cost improvements across global industrial operations. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced data analytics to identify bottlenecks, design innovative solutions, and drive measurable gains.

You will develop SOPs, performance metrics, and ROI-focused recommendations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote-first, global environment.