Industrial Engineer - Facilities Layout

Placements24

Paarl

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 560,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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Innovative facility design exposure

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Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl seeks an Industrial Engineer specializing in facilities layout and material flow to optimize manufacturing and distribution operations. You will design and redesign layouts, analyze material handling, and implement solutions to cut costs and boost safety and productivity.

The role requires CAD proficiency, lean principles, ergonomic awareness, and strong communication to collaborate with engineering, operations and safety teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
Experience in facilities layout design and material flow optimization.
Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and layout/simulation tools.
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, ergonomics, and safety standards.
Analytical, problem-solving and spatial reasoning skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate design proposals.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement optimal facility layouts for manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers.
Analyze and improve material flow, handling systems and logistics within facilities.
Use CAD and simulation tools to create layouts, visualize material flow and evaluate design alternatives.
Ensure layouts comply with safety regulations, ergonomic best practices and efficiency goals.
Collaborate with engineering, operations and safety teams during facility design and modification projects.
Develop justifications for layout changes, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI calculations.

Skills

Layout design

Material flow optimization

Lean manufacturing

Ergonomics

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Layout simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Industrial Engineer with expertise in Facilities Layout and Material Flow to join their team in Paarl. This role is essential for optimizing the physical arrangement of manufacturing plants and distribution centers to enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity. You will be responsible for designing and re-designing facility layouts, analyzing material handling systems, and implementing solutions that streamline operations and reduce costs. The ideal candidate will possess strong spatial reasoning abilities, proficiency in layout design software, and a deep understanding of ergonomic principles and lean flow concepts.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement optimal facility layouts for manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers.
Analyze and improve material flow, material handling systems, and logistics within facilities.
Utilize CAD software and simulation tools to create layouts, visualize material flow, and evaluate design alternatives.
Ensure layouts comply with safety regulations, ergonomic best practices, and operational efficiency goals.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and safety teams during facility design and modification projects.
Develop justifications for layout changes, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI calculations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in facilities layout design and material flow optimization.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and layout/simulation tools.
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, ergonomics, and safety standards.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively communicate design proposals.

Benefits