Industrial Engineer - Simulation and Modeling Specialist

Placements24; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites an Industrial Engineer specializing in simulation to join our Randburg office on site. You will develop, validate, and apply discrete-event models to optimize complex manufacturing, logistics, and service systems, collaborating with project teams and clients.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background, experience with Arena, AnyLogic or FlexSim, and excellent communication skills to present results to management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years experience developing simulation models.
• Proficiency with Arena, AnyLogic, or FlexSim.
• Strong stats, experimental design, and data analysis skills.
• Experience with data tools: Excel, SQL, Python or R.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain discrete-event simulation models for complex systems.
• Define study objectives, data requirements, and KPIs with stakeholders.
• Collect and prepare input data for simulations.
• Validate and verify models against real systems.
• Run experiments and analyze outputs to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Present results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support decision-making on process changes and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
• Stay current with simulation software advances.
• Document model logic, data, assumptions, and validation procedures.

Skills

Simulation

Discrete-event modelling

Statistics

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Arena

AnyLogic

FlexSim

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading technology solutions provider in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Engineer specializing in Simulation and Modeling. This role is pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing complex systems through the application of advanced simulation techniques. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, validating, and utilizing simulation models to analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and test proposed improvements before implementation. We are looking for an individual with a strong quantitative background, exceptional analytical abilities, and hands‑on experience with various simulation software. This position is based in our Randburg office, requiring on‑site presence for close collaboration with project teams and stakeholders. Your expertise will directly contribute to innovative solutions for our client’s diverse clientele across Gauteng and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain discrete-event simulation models for complex systems, including manufacturing lines, logistics networks, and service operations.
• Define simulation study objectives, input data requirements, and key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare input data for simulation models, ensuring accuracy and representativeness.
• Validate and verify simulation models to ensure they accurately represent the real-world system.
• Run simulation experiments and analyze output data to identify system performance drivers, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and present simulation results and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences, including management.
• Utilize simulation modeling results to support decision-making regarding process changes, resource allocation, and system design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement recommended improvements and assess their impact.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in simulation software and modeling techniques.
• Document all aspects of the simulation process, including model logic, input data, assumptions, and validation procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and applying simulation models for industrial and business systems.
• Expertise in using simulation software such as Arena, AnyLogic, FlexSim, or similar platforms.
• Strong background in statistical analysis, probability theory, and experimental design.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python/R for data manipulation).
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience with process mapping and understanding of industrial operations is desirable.
• Familiarity with optimization techniques is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement contributions, and opportunities for professional development.
• This role provides a chance to work on cutting-edge projects using advanced modeling techniques in Randburg, Gauteng.
• Join a team of innovative engineers and contribute to impactful solutions within the technology sector in Gauteng.