Facility Layout Engineer — Lean, CAD & Hybrid Work

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Hybrid work model

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Sandton to lead facility layout optimization using CAD tools. You will assess material flow, workstation design, and ergonomics to boost safety and efficiency across production areas.

The role requires 3–5 years in facility design with Lean experience and a strong grasp of simulation methods. Hybrid work is offered to balance on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial engineering focused on facility layout and material handling.
• Lean principles applied to design and process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and spatial reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize facility layouts using CAD software for production lines, warehouses and support areas.
• Analyze material flow, workstation design, and workflow to identify improvements.
• Design and implement material handling systems (conveyors, AGVs, forklift operations).
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and implement safety improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and safety on design projects.
• Develop process flow diagrams and simulation models to evaluate layouts.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and building codes.
• Prepare cost estimates and ROI analyses for layout changes and equipment investments.
• Develop SOPs related to facility operations and material handling.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives with layout and flow expertise.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Spatial reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Sandton to lead facility layout optimization using CAD tools. You will assess material flow, workstation design, and ergonomics to boost safety and efficiency across production areas.

The role requires 3–5 years in facility design with Lean experience and a strong grasp of simulation methods. Hybrid work is offered to balance on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.