Industrial Engineer

Hire Resolve; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary - Negotiable

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize production processes in the Aerospace and Manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, and a strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles. This role requires skills in CAD software and data analysis tools to identify efficiencies and improve production quality. Salary is negotiable, with applications managed through the firm.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies, including Six Sigma.
• Proficiency in CAD software for process design and analysis.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards such as AS9100 / ISO.
• CAD proficiency for process design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize processes.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure product quality.
• Oversee changes in processes to accommodate new products or designs.
• Collaborate with QA to address non-conformances and ensure product quality.
• Identify and implement new technologies to improve production efficiency.
• Collect and analyze production data to drive improvements.
• Monitor costs to optimize resource allocation and expenses.
• Develop reports and present findings to senior management.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in production.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong understanding of aerospace standards

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks)

Data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab)

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Hire Resolve is seeking a talented Industrial Engineer to join our client's dynamic team in the Aerospace and Manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will play a key role in optimizing production processes, ensuring efficiency, and upholding the high-quality standards required in the aerospace sector.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S) to optimize processes and reduce waste.
• Develop and refine process workflows to ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards.
• Oversee changes in manufacturing processes to accommodate new products or updated designs.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to address non-conformance issues and ensure product quality.
• Identify and implement new technologies (e.g., automation, 3D printing) to improve production efficiency.
• Collect and analyze production performance data (e.g., cycle times, equipment efficiency).
• Monitor and control manufacturing costs to optimize resource allocation and reduce expenses.
• Develop reports and present process improvement findings to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations in the production environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies, including Six Sigma.
• Strong understanding of aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO).
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks) for process design and analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as metal forming and composites.
• Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab) to track and improve production performance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Salary - Negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel, Rebecca Grylls, Miné Roux, or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.