Industrial Engineer - Plant Layout and Flow Specialist

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize plant layouts and material flows at a Richards Bay facility. You will design layouts using CAD and simulation tools, ensuring safe, efficient, and scalable production environments.

The role emphasizes ergonomic assessments, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and implementing high-impact layout improvements to maximize throughput and safety. Remote collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in industrial engineering with a strong focus on plant layout, material flow, and facility design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant CAD software for layout design.
• Experience with simulation software (e.g., FlexSim, Arena) for process and flow analysis is essential.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, and workplace organization techniques.
• Understanding of industrial equipment, machinery, and infrastructure.
• Strong spatial reasoning and visualization skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to present complex designs to various stakeholders.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa .
• This is a fully remote position, requiring self-discipline and strong remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing plant layouts and material flow paths to identify inefficiencies and safety hazards.
• Design optimal plant layouts, production line configurations, and workstation arrangements using CAD software and simulation tools.
• Develop and implement detailed material flow strategies to minimize travel distances, reduce bottlenecks, and improve throughput.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure layout designs meet functional, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and implement improvements to enhance worker safety and comfort.
• Create and maintain accurate layout drawings, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment placement and facility modifications to support production goals.
• Perform feasibility studies for new plant layouts or significant modifications.
• Oversee the implementation of new layouts and ensure successful transition of operations.

Skills

Layout optimization

CAD proficiency

Lean manufacturing

Remote collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

FlexSim

Arena

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the heavy industry sector, is seeking a talented Industrial Engineer specializing in plant layout and flow optimization for their facility in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal . This role is designed for an individual who excels at conceptualizing and implementing efficient physical layouts and material flows within a large-scale industrial environment. You will be responsible for analyzing current plant configurations, designing optimal layouts using CAD and simulation tools, and ensuring seamless integration of equipment and processes to maximize productivity and safety. The ideal candidate brings a creative approach to problem-solving, a deep understanding of industrial ergonomics, and a commitment to operational excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the physical infrastructure of a major industrial operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing plant layouts and material flow paths to identify inefficiencies and safety hazards.
• Design optimal plant layouts, production line configurations, and workstation arrangements using CAD software and simulation tools.
• Develop and implement detailed material flow strategies to minimize travel distances, reduce bottlenecks, and improve throughput.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure layout designs meet functional, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and implement improvements to enhance worker safety and comfort.
• Create and maintain accurate layout drawings, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment placement and facility modifications to support production goals.
• Perform feasibility studies for new plant layouts or significant modifications.
• Oversee the implementation of new layouts and ensure successful transition of operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in industrial engineering with a strong focus on plant layout, material flow, and facility design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant CAD software for layout design.
• Experience with simulation software (e.g., FlexSim, Arena) for process and flow analysis is essential.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, and workplace organization techniques.
• Understanding of industrial equipment, machinery, and infrastructure.
• Strong spatial reasoning and visualization skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to present complex designs to various stakeholders.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa .
• This is a fully remote position, requiring self-discipline and strong remote collaboration skills.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary of R per annum , commensurate with experience, along with a robust benefits package including medical aid, provident fund, and performance incentives. This role provides the unique advantage of being fully remote, offering significant flexibility. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape a major industrial facility from a remote capacity. Our client is committed to fostering a positive and productive remote work environment, supporting continuous learning and professional growth.