Industrial Engineer - Facilities & Layout

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Stable work environment

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer focused on Facilities and Layout optimization to design and improve the physical layout of our facilities for higher efficiency and safety.

You will work on workstation design, material flow analysis, and space planning, collaborating with operations and safety teams to ensure compliance and best practices. Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility layout design, space planning and ergonomics.
• AutoCAD proficiency for layout design.
• Strong understanding of material handling systems and logistics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with spatial visualization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain optimized facility layouts and material flow plans.
• Analyze existing workstation designs and recommend improvements for ergonomics and productivity.
• Conduct studies on space utilization and implement strategies for efficient use of floor space.
• Collaborate with operations and safety teams to ensure facility designs meet regulatory and best practice requirements.
• Utilize CAD software to create and update facility and equipment drawings.
• Support capital expenditure projects by providing layout and logistical input.

Skills

Facility layout

Space planning

Ergonomics

Materials handling

Analytical thinking

Spatial reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Industrial Engineer specializing in Facilities and Layout optimization to join their operations in Randburg. This role is crucial for designing and improving the physical layout of our facilities to maximize operational efficiency, safety, and space utilization. You will work on projects involving workstation design, material flow analysis, and strategic space planning to support our growing business needs in Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain optimized facility layouts and material flow plans.
• Analyze existing workstation designs and recommend improvements for ergonomics and productivity.
• Conduct studies on space utilization and implement strategies for efficient use of floor space.
• Collaborate with operations and safety teams to ensure facility designs meet all regulatory and best practice requirements.
• Utilize CAD software to create and update facility and equipment drawings.
• Support capital expenditure projects by providing layout and logistical input.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility layout design, space planning, and ergonomics.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or other CAD software for layout design.
• Strong understanding of material handling systems and logistics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to visualize and communicate complex spatial relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A stable and supportive work environment.
• Be part of a team that directly impacts operational efficiency.
• Work on diverse projects within a well-established organization.