Industrial Engineer - Plant Layout and Facilities Design

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Retirement fund

Professional development

Advanced design tools training

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto (Gauteng) seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in plant layout and facilities design. You will optimize equipment placement, workstation design, and material flow to boost safety, efficiency, and productivity.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, 4+ years in plant layout, and proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks). Familiarity with facility planning, ergonomics, and regulatory standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience applying industrial engineering principles to facility planning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing plant layouts and material flow to identify inefficiencies and safety hazards.
• Design optimal plant layouts, including equipment placement, workstation design, and utility routing.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed layout drawings and schematics.
• Develop models and simulations to assess the impact of layout changes on production throughput and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and safety teams to ensure designs meet all requirements.
• Plan and manage facility modification projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to focus on plant layout and facilities design within their operations in Soweto. This role is critical for optimizing the physical arrangement of equipment, workstations, and material flow to enhance overall plant efficiency, safety, and productivity. You will be responsible for analyzing current facility layouts, developing new designs, and ensuring that all facility-related projects meet engineering standards and operational requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong spatial reasoning skills, proficiency in CAD software, and a thorough understanding of industrial engineering principles applied to facility planning within the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing plant layouts and material flow to identify inefficiencies and safety hazards.
• Design optimal plant layouts, including equipment placement, workstation design, and utility routing.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed layout drawings and schematics.
• Develop models and simulations to assess the impact of layout changes on production throughput and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and safety teams to ensure designs meet all requirements.
• Plan and manage facility modification projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to material handling systems and logistics within the plant.
• Develop and maintain documentation for facility layouts and related engineering specifications.
• Ensure designs support ergonomic principles and contribute to a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a specialization in plant layout and facilities design.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is essential.
• Experience with facility planning, material flow analysis, and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, ergonomics, and safety regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage projects and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Experience in industrial settings within Soweto or the broader Gauteng area is advantageous.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical coverage, retirement fund contributions, and opportunities for professional development and training in advanced design tools.
• Employees in Soweto, Gauteng, will benefit from a hands-on role with tangible results, working within a supportive team environment and contributing to the efficiency and safety of key industrial operations.