Industrial Engineer - Automotive Production Line Optimization

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 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.