Industrial Engineer - Plant Layout and Design

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Global projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Industrial Engineer specializing in plant layout and design. You will create optimized layouts for new facilities and redesign existing ones to improve material flow, reduce waste, and boost productivity using advanced 3D modeling and simulation tools.

Role emphasizes working with a globally dispersed digital engineering team, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective solutions across facilities worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 6 years of industrial engineering experience focusing on facility layout and design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and plant simulation software required.
• Strong spatial reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills; remote collaboration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize plant layouts to improve material flow, reduce handling costs, and enhance efficiency.
• Use 3D modeling tools to create detailed layout designs and visualizations.
• Run simulation studies to evaluate layout options and identify bottlenecks or safety concerns.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and safety teams to meet standards and requirements.
• Prepare documentation including drawings, equipment specs, and implementation plans.

Skills

3D CAD

Plant simulation

Layout optimization

Industrial engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Plant Simulation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and technically proficient Remote Industrial Engineer specializing in plant layout and design. This position allows you to contribute your expertise in optimizing physical spaces for maximum efficiency and safety, entirely from a remote location. You will be responsible for developing innovative layouts for new facilities and redesigning existing ones to improve material flow, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity. This is a unique opportunity to apply advanced 3D modeling and simulation tools to shape the operational infrastructure of our facilities globally, working within a forward-thinking and digitally enabled engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize plant and facility layouts to improve material flow, reduce handling costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Utilize 3D modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Plant Simulation) to create detailed layout designs and visualizations.
• Conduct simulation studies to evaluate the performance of different layout options and identify potential bottlenecks or safety concerns.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and safety teams to gather requirements and ensure designs meet all functional, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, including layout drawings, equipment specifications, and implementation plans.
• Ensure designs are cost-effective and align with long-term strategic objectives for facility utilization and expansion, contributing to efficient operations worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial engineering with a specialization in facility layout and design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and plant simulation software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material handling systems, and ergonomic principles.
• Excellent spatial reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities, crucial for a remote working environment and interacting with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives for remote work.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from your preferred location.
• Opportunities for professional development, including advanced training in 3D modeling and simulation tools.
• Involvement in impactful projects that define the physical infrastructure of our global operations.