Industrial Engineer - Facilities and Layout Optimization

Placements24; Randburg; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-related bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid role

Professional development

Paid annual leave

Paid sick leave

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize facility layouts and improve space utilization in manufacturing plants and warehouses. You will analyze existing layouts, identify bottlenecks, and design improved configurations using CAD and simulation tools to boost workflow, safety, and productivity.

The role blends on-site and flexible work in Randburg, requiring collaboration with operations, safety, and maintenance teams.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in industrial engineering with facility layout design, space optimization, and material flow analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and facility layout/simulation software (FlexSim, Arena).
• Strong Lean principles applied to facility design and material handling.
• Excellent spatial reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ergonomic assessments and safety compliance in industrial environments.
• Effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams.
• Project management experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of South African building and safety codes is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze current facility layouts (manufacturing plants, warehouses) to identify areas for improvement in space utilization and material flow.
• Design and develop optimal facility layouts using CAD software and simulation tools.
• Plan the strategic placement of machinery, equipment, workstations, and storage systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed layout changes.
• Develop material handling strategies to optimize product flow from receiving to shipping.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, and maintenance teams to ensure designs meet functional and regulatory requirements.
• Implement layout changes, managing project timelines and resources effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and ergonomic principles in all layout designs.
• Develop and maintain as-built drawings and facility documentation.
• Continuously monitor the effectiveness of implemented layouts and recommend adjustments as needed.

Conocimientos

Spatial reasoning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Ergonomics

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

FlexSim

Arena

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a well-established industrial company located in Randburg, Gauteng , is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to focus on facilities and layout optimization. This hybrid role requires a skilled professional to analyze existing plant and warehouse layouts, identify inefficiencies, and design improved configurations that enhance workflow, safety, and productivity. You will play a key role in space utilization, material flow, and the strategic placement of equipment and resources. If you possess a strong aptitude for spatial analysis, process design, and are adept at creating efficient operational environments, this opportunity to shape the physical infrastructure of our operations in Randburg is ideal.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current facility layouts (manufacturing plants, warehouses) to identify areas for improvement in space utilization and material flow.
• Design and develop optimal facility layouts using CAD software and simulation tools.
• Plan the strategic placement of machinery, equipment, workstations, and storage systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed layout changes.
• Develop material handling strategies to optimize product flow from receiving to shipping.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, and maintenance teams to ensure designs meet functional and regulatory requirements.
• Implement layout changes, managing project timelines and resources effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and ergonomic principles in all layout designs.
• Develop and maintain as-built drawings and facility documentation.
• Continuously monitor the effectiveness of implemented layouts and recommend adjustments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a specialization in facility layout design, space optimization, and material flow analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and facility layout/simulation software (e.g., FlexSim, Arena).
• Strong understanding of Lean principles as they apply to facility design and material handling.
• Excellent spatial reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ergonomic assessments and safety compliance in industrial environments.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with diverse teams.
• Project management experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of South African building and safety codes is an advantage.
• Ability to visualize and conceptualize complex operational spaces.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, along with performance-related bonuses.
• Employees receive comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• This hybrid role provides a balance of on-site work and flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and training are provided.
• The company fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment in Randburg.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave benefits are included.
• This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the physical efficiency of our operations.