Industrial Engineer - Plant Layout and Material Flow Design

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits and provident fund

Growth opportunities and training

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape is seeking an Industrial Engineer to specialize in plant layout and material flow design for our processing facilities. You will optimize the physical arrangement of facilities, equipment, and workflows to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain a safe working environment.

The role requires designing and redesigning layouts, developing CAD-based layouts, and analyzing material handling systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in industrial engineering focused on plant layout and material flow.
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for layout design.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles in facility design.

Responsibilities

• Design and redesign plant layouts to optimize material flow, reduce travel distances, and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop process flow diagrams, facility layouts, and material handling system designs using CAD software.
• Analyze current material handling systems and identify opportunities for improvement or new technologies.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to understand operational needs and constraints.
• Conduct simulations and analyses to evaluate layout and material flow scenarios.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Develop specifications for material handling equipment (conveyors, forklifts, AGVs).
• Assist in selection and installation of new equipment and production lines.
• Create and maintain documentation related to plant layouts and material flow.
• Contribute to capital project planning and execution for facility modifications in the Northern Cape.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Spatial reasoning

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading agricultural processing company, is looking for an Industrial Engineer to specialize in Plant Layout and Material Flow Design for their operations in **Upington, Northern Cape**. This role is essential for optimizing the physical arrangement of facilities, equipment, and workflows to maximize efficiency, minimize waste, and ensure a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of facility design principles, material handling systems, and the ability to translate operational requirements into effective spatial solutions. You will be instrumental in shaping the future layout of our client's processing plants in **Upington**.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and redesign plant layouts to optimize material flow, reduce travel distances, and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop process flow diagrams, facility layouts, and material handling system designs using CAD software.
• Analyze current material handling systems and identify opportunities for improvement or the implementation of new technologies.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to understand operational needs and constraints.
• Conduct simulations and analyses to evaluate different layout and material flow scenarios.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Develop specifications for material handling equipment, such as conveyors, forklifts, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
• Assist in the selection and installation of new equipment and production lines.
• Create and maintain documentation related to plant layouts and material flow.
• Contribute to capital project planning and execution related to facility modifications and expansions in the **Northern Cape**.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a focus on plant layout, facility design, and material flow optimization.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for layout design.
• Strong understanding of material handling principles and equipment.
• Experience with simulation software for facility and material flow analysis is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to present design concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles applied to facility design.
• Experience in the food processing or agricultural industry is advantageous.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical benefits, and a provident fund.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in advanced facility design techniques are available.

This role provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the physical infrastructure and operational efficiency of a key employer in **Upington, Northern Cape**.

Join a team committed to creating optimized and efficient working environments.