Industrial Engineer - Plant Layout

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Safe work environment

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer focused on Plant Layout in Soweto to optimize facility operations. You will design, analyze, and implement layout changes to enhance productivity, safety, and cost efficiency within the manufacturing plant.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of plant layout experience, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), and a solid grasp of material handling and lean principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of plant layout design and facility planning experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for designing industrial layouts.
• Strong understanding of material handling systems, production flow, and lean manufacturing.
• Experience with simulation tools for analyzing material flow is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and redesign plant layouts and material flow to optimize production efficiency and ergonomic workspaces.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed drawings, models, and simulations of layouts.
• Analyze current facility operations to identify bottlenecks, safety hazards, and space utilization improvements.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and safety teams to gather requirements and ensure layouts meet needs.
• Develop and implement project plans for layout modifications, including equipment relocation and installation.
• Ensure all designs comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and building codes.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Lean manufacturing

Production flow

Material handling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Industrial Engineer - Plant Layout to optimize their facility operations in Soweto . This role is vital for ensuring efficient material flow, space utilization, and overall operational layout within the manufacturing plant. You will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and implementing modifications to the plant layout to enhance productivity, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess strong spatial reasoning skills and a deep understanding of industrial engineering principles applied to physical plant design and optimization in Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and redesign plant layouts and material flow to optimize production efficiency, minimize travel distances, and ensure ergonomic workspaces.


• Utilize CAD software to create detailed drawings, models, and simulations of proposed and existing layouts.


• Analyze current facility operations to identify bottlenecks, safety hazards, and areas for improved space utilization.


• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and safety teams to gather requirements and ensure layouts meet operational needs.


• Develop and implement project plans for layout modifications, including equipment relocation and installation.


• Ensure all designs comply with relevant safety regulations, environmental standards, and building codes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering field.


• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience specifically in plant layout design and facility planning.


• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for designing industrial layouts.


• Strong understanding of material handling systems, production flow, and lean manufacturing principles.


• Experience with simulation tools for analyzing material flow and throughput is advantageous.


• Excellent spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and other statutory benefits.


• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in facility design.


• A supportive work environment focused on operational efficiency and safety.


• Contribution to significant physical improvements within a key industrial site.


• Potential for career growth within operations and engineering departments.