Industrial Engineer

Scistaff; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

A design engineering company in the automotive industry seeks an Industrial Engineer to join their team in Durbanville. The role focuses on transitioning engineering designs into efficient production processes for commercial vehicle programs, including production line planning and process modelling.

Responsibilities include time studies, line optimisation, issue resolution on the production floor, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure feasibility and alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering; 3+ years in an automotive setting.
• Experience with time studies and production line optimisation is required.

Responsibilities

• Transition designs and data into production for seamless integration.
• Support engineering release processes across industrial and process engineering functions.
• Review sub-systems for build feasibility with engineering teams.
• Develop detailed production line process models for subassemblies placement.
• Investigate and resolve line issues; implement corrective actions.
• Conduct time studies and optimise production lines for efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align projects with business goals.
• Document process models, methods, and findings thoroughly.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes.

Skills

Time studies

Process modelling

Production line dynamics

Continuous improvement

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D modelling software

Job description

A solution-oriented design engineering company in the automotive industry is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join their team in Durbanville. The Industrial Engineer is responsible for supporting the transition of engineering designs into efficient production processes for commercial vehicle programs. The role focuses on production line planning, process modelling, time studies, and continuous improvement, working closely with engineering and production teams to ensure build feasibility, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.

The duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Transition engineering designs and data into production, ensuring seamless integration and implementation.
• Participate in the engineering release process, ensuring all industrial and process engineering functions are addressed.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to review and approve sub-systems for each product line in terms of build feasibility.
• Develop detailed production line process models detailing how and where subassemblies are installed on the production floor.
• Investigate and resolve issues found on the production line, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct time studies and production line optimization to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and management, to align engineering projects with business objectives.
• Maintain thorough documentation of process models, methodologies, and findings.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and efficiency.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with more than 3 years' experience, preferably in the automotive industry. A strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production line dynamics and experience with time studies and production line optimisation are required. 3D Modelling Software experience would be advantageous. This opportunity is only open to South African citizens that are willing to travel overseas for variable periods.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and production teams, to problem solve, and work under pressure and multitask.