Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing Process Development

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on Manufacturing Process Development in Paarl, Western Cape. The role involves designing, implementing, and refining manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, product quality, and cost reduction.

Hybrid work arrangement combines on-site collaboration with remote planning and analysis. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and 2–5 years of related experience, with strong lean manufacturing knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing process development or industrial engineering.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Experience with process simulation software is a plus.
• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Familiarity with quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to meet production targets for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Design and implement new production methods, tooling, and equipment to improve efficiency.
• Conduct process capability studies and implement measures to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools and techniques to identify and eliminate waste in production.
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and flowcharts.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams on new product introductions and process modifications.
• Perform process simulations and analyses to predict outcomes and optimize designs.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor process performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Process simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on Manufacturing Process Development to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape. This role is central to designing, implementing, and refining manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce operational costs. You will be involved in the entire lifecycle of process development, from conceptualization and piloting to full-scale production. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, and experience with process simulation. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site operational collaboration with remote planning and analysis. It's a great opportunity to contribute to the innovation and optimization of manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to meet production targets for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Design and implement new production methods, tooling, and equipment to improve efficiency.
• Conduct process capability studies and implement measures to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools and techniques to identify and eliminate waste in production.
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and flowcharts.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams on new product introductions and process modifications.
• Perform process simulations and analyses to predict outcomes and optimize designs.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor process performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing process development or industrial engineering.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Experience with process simulation software is a plus.
• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, adapting to both on-site and remote tasks.
• Familiarity with quality management systems.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive annual salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid, a retirement fund, and paid time off. Our client supports employee growth with opportunities for training and professional development. The hybrid work model provides a flexible approach to work-life balance.