Industrial Engineer - Facilities Layout

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Innovative design exposure

Stable work environment

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize facility layouts and streamline material flow in Paarl area facilities. You will design layouts for plants and warehouses, analyze material handling, and use CAD tools to compare design options.

You will work with engineering, operations, and safety teams to ensure ergonomic and safety standards are met, while delivering cost-effective improvements and ROI justifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience in facilities layout design and material flow optimization.
• Proficiency with CAD software and layout/simulation tools.
• Strong lean, ergonomics, and safety knowledge.

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.

Skills

Facility layout design

Material flow optimization

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

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

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training.
• Exposure to innovative facility design and operational strategies.
• A stable work environment within a growing industrial sector.
• Contribute to the physical infrastructure that drives operational success.