Industrial Engineer - Facility Layout and Design (Remote)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Fully remote role

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in facility layout and design to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on optimizing spaces, improving material flow, and enhancing productivity in manufacturing and distribution facilities from concept to implementation.

Strong CAD skills and lean principles are essential, with remote collaboration across distributed teams. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in industrial engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years in industrial engineering with facility layout and material handling.
• Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit) and simulation tools.
• Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize facility layouts for plants, warehouses, and distribution centers.
• Develop material flow diagrams, process flow charts, and line balancing analyses.
• Utilize CAD tools and simulations to create and analyze facility designs.
• Ensure layouts meet safety, ergonomic, and efficiency standards.
• Collaborate with clients and remote teams to drive project execution.

Skills

Facility layout design

Material handling systems

Lean manufacturing

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Revit

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent engineering services provider, is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in Facility Layout and Design to join their fully remote team. This role is perfect for a creative and analytical thinker who excels at optimizing the physical space and workflow within manufacturing and distribution facilities. You will be responsible for developing efficient, safe, and cost-effective facility layouts that enhance productivity and streamline operations. Utilizing state-of-the-art design tools and methodologies, you will translate operational requirements into practical and innovative spatial solutions. This fully remote position demands strong collaboration skills to work effectively with distributed design and operations teams, ensuring seamless project execution from East London, Eastern Cape, ZA. We are looking for an engineer who can envision and create optimal facility designs from concept to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize facility layouts for manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers.
• Develop material flow diagrams, process flow charts, and production line balancing analyses.
• Utilize CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and simulation tools to create detailed facility designs and analyze their performance.
• Ensure layouts comply with safety regulations, ergonomic principles, and operational efficiency goals.
• Collaborate closely with clients, project managers, and cross-functional engineering teams in a remote setting.
• Select and specify appropriate material handling equipment and systems based on facility needs.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for new facility designs or retrofits.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for client review.
• Identify opportunities for space utilization improvement and operational cost reduction through effective design.
• Stay current with industry best practices in facility layout, logistics, and industrial engineering design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a specialization in facility layout, design, and material handling systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor) and simulation tools for facility modeling.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application in facility design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage projects independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.
• Experience with ergonomic assessments and workplace safety standards.
• Knowledge of different types of material handling equipment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement planning.
• Experience the significant advantage of a fully remote role, allowing you to work from East London, Eastern Cape, ZA, or your preferred location.
• We provide ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Join a collaborative and innovative team that is shaping the future of industrial facility design.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a significant impact.