Industrial Engineer - Facilities and Layout Design

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Medical aid & pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative Industrial Engineer specializing in facilities and layout design to optimise space, flow and productivity in Nelspruit. The role blends on-site assessments with remote modeling to create ergonomic work environments.

You will analyze existing facilities, design layouts, and implement improvements with CAD and simulation tools, collaborating with safety and maintenance teams to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering with a significant focus on facility layout and design.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for layout design.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current facility layouts and operational workflows to identify areas for improvement.
• Design optimal factory and warehouse layouts using CAD software and simulation tools.
• Develop plans for equipment placement, material handling systems, and workspace ergonomics.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to ensure designs meet functional and regulatory requirements.
• Implement layout changes, overseeing installation and verifying effectiveness.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed facility modifications.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Problem solving

Ergonomics

Lean manufacturing

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Industrial Engineer with expertise in Facilities and Layout Design to join their team in Nelspruit . This hybrid role is crucial for optimizing the physical space and flow of operations, ensuring maximum efficiency, safety, and productivity. You will be responsible for analyzing existing facilities, designing new layouts, and implementing improvements to material flow, equipment placement, and workspace utilization. The role requires a blend of on-site assessments and design work, combined with remote modeling and analysis, to create efficient and ergonomic work environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current facility layouts and operational workflows to identify areas for improvement.
• Design optimal factory and warehouse layouts using CAD software and simulation tools.
• Develop plans for equipment placement, material handling systems, and workspace ergonomics.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to ensure designs meet functional and regulatory requirements.
• Implement layout changes, overseeing installation and verifying effectiveness.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed facility modifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering , with a significant focus on facility layout and design.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for layout design.
• Experience with simulation software for modeling material flow and process optimization.
• Strong understanding of ergonomics, safety standards, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Excellent spatial reasoning, visualization, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual performance reviews.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and project management experience in Nelspruit .
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and efficiency.
• Generous paid time off.