Industrial Engineer - Plant Layout and Flow

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Critical projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Industrial Engineer in Soweto with a focus on plant layout and material flow to optimize production efficiency, safety, and throughput. You will design layouts and collaborate with operations, logistics, and safety teams to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities include designing and optimizing layouts, modeling with CAD and simulations, analyzing material handling, and ensuring safety and ergonomic standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial engineering with plant layout focus.
• Experience with CAD and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize plant layouts, workstations, and material flow paths to maximize efficiency and minimize handling time.
• Develop 3D models and simulations of proposed layouts to evaluate potential improvements and identify bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure new layouts meet operational, safety, and ergonomic needs.
• Analyze current material handling systems and recommend improvements or new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in all layout designs.
• Support the implementation of new equipment and process changes by providing layout and flow expertise.

Skills

CAD software

Simulation tools

Lean manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous Industrial Engineer with a specialization in Plant Layout and Flow to join their team in Soweto . This role is critical for optimizing the physical arrangement of facilities and material movement to enhance production efficiency, safety, and throughput. You will work closely with operations, logistics, and safety teams to design and implement effective layouts that support business objectives. This position offers a valuable opportunity for an engineer passionate about spatial optimization and operational efficiency within a growing industrial area.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize plant layouts, workstations, and material flow paths to maximize efficiency and minimize handling time.
• Develop 3D models and simulations of proposed layouts to evaluate potential improvements and identify bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure new layouts meet operational, safety, and ergonomic needs.
• Analyze current material handling systems and recommend improvements or new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in all layout designs.
• Support the implementation of new equipment and process changes by providing layout and flow expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a specific focus on plant layout and material flow.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and simulation tools.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles as they apply to facility design.
• Strong analytical and spatial reasoning skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for end-of-year bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in layout design software.
• A collaborative environment focused on practical problem-solving.
• Involvement in critical projects for facility optimization and expansion.