Industrial Engineer: Plant Layout & Capacity Optimization

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to join our client’s operational team in Rustenburg. You will focus on plant layout design and capacity planning to optimize material flow, safety, and throughput across facilities.

Responsibilities include designing layouts, conducting capacity studies, and developing simulations to support production forecasts. The role requires collaboration with engineering, operations, and maintenance, with hybrid on-site/off-site work in Rustenburg.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on plant layout and capacity planning.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for layout design.
• Experience with simulation tools for modeling plant operations and material flow.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills.
• Proven project management experience.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and their application in layout design.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting, on-site in Rustenburg and off-site for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and redesign plant layouts to improve material flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety.
• Conduct detailed capacity studies for production lines, machinery, and overall plant output.
• Develop models and simulations to evaluate the impact of layout changes and capacity adjustments.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to gather requirements and ensure feasibility.
• Utilize CAD software for creating and updating facility layout drawings.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for increased throughput.
• Develop long-term capacity plans aligned with business objectives and market demand.
• Perform ergonomic assessments and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage projects related to facility upgrades and equipment installation.
• Prepare reports and presentations detailing findings, recommendations, and project outcomes for stakeholders.

Skills

Plant layout

Capacity planning

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Simulation tools

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BEng Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to join our client’s operational team in Rustenburg. You will focus on plant layout design and capacity planning to optimize material flow, safety, and throughput across facilities.

Responsibilities include designing layouts, conducting capacity studies, and developing simulations to support production forecasts. The role requires collaboration with engineering, operations, and maintenance, with hybrid on-site/off-site work in Rustenburg.