Facility Layout Design Engineer | Industrial Optimization

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Training opportunities

Impactful projects

Dynamic manufacturing hub

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks an Industrial Engineer focused on facility layout and design to optimize space, flow, and productivity. You will analyze existing layouts, design new configurations, and implement changes for safer, more efficient operations.

Responsibilities include CAD-based layout work, simulation-assisted planning, and coordinating with operations and safety teams to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth deployment of changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years in facility layout and optimization.
• Proficient in CAD and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of material flow, ergonomics, and safety.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Clear communication and visualization of concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing layouts and material flow to identify inefficiencies and hazards.
• Design optimal layouts, workstation configurations, and material handling systems.
• Develop process flow diagrams, equipment placement plans, space analyses.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, and management to meet requirements.
• Oversee implementation of new layouts, manage contractors, minimize disruption.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess design impact.

Job description

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks an Industrial Engineer focused on facility layout and design to optimize space, flow, and productivity. You will analyze existing layouts, design new configurations, and implement changes for safer, more efficient operations.

Responsibilities include CAD-based layout work, simulation-assisted planning, and coordinating with operations and safety teams to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth deployment of changes.