Industrial Engineer - Facilities & Layout Design (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking an innovative Industrial Engineer to specialize in facilities and layout design. The hybrid role focuses on optimizing physical space and flow to maximize efficiency, safety, and productivity across plants, warehouses, and workstations.

You will use AutoCAD and simulation tools (Arena, FlexSim) to model layouts, collaborate with architects and operations, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while balancing on-site and remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years in facilities planning or layout design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize facility layouts for plants, warehouses, and distribution centers.
• Conduct material flow analysis and workstation design to improve efficiency and ergonomics.
• Use CAD and simulation tools to visualize and test layouts before implementation.
• Develop project scope, requirements, and justifications for facility modifications.
• Collaborate with architects, construction teams, and operations for seamless execution.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in all designs.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Arena

FlexSim

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking an innovative Industrial Engineer to specialize in facilities and layout design. The hybrid role focuses on optimizing physical space and flow to maximize efficiency, safety, and productivity across plants, warehouses, and workstations.

You will use AutoCAD and simulation tools (Arena, FlexSim) to model layouts, collaborate with architects and operations, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while balancing on-site and remote