Industrial Engineer: Plant Layout & Ergonomics

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in plant layout and ergonomics. You will optimize layouts, assess workstation ergonomics, and implement solutions to improve flow, safety, and productivity across production facilities.

The role requires CAD proficiency, strong knowledge of ergonomic principles, and a track record of reducing physical strain through design and process changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering with a focus on ergonomics or human factors.
• Minimum 4 years in industrial engineering with plant layout and ergonomics.
• Proficiency in CAD for layout design and 3D modeling (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Strong understanding of ergonomic principles, anthropometry, biomechanics and human factors.
• Experience in ergonomic risk assessments (RULA, REBA, NIOSH Lifting).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and cross-functional communication.
• Experience in consumer goods/manufacturing is a plus; ergonomics certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize plant layouts to improve material flow, space utilization, and efficiency.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments of workstations and processes using established methods.
• Identify risks and recommend controls and PPE to mitigate hazards.
• Develop and implement solutions to improve worker comfort, safety and productivity.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and health & safety teams for integrated improvements.
• Use CAD to create and update layout drawings and workstation designs.
• Develop ergonomic standards and guidelines for the facility.
• Investigate incidents related to ergonomics and physical strain.
• Provide training on ergonomic principles and safe work practices.
• Stay updated on latest research and best practices in plant layout and ergonomics.

Skills

Ergonomics

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in plant layout and ergonomics. You will optimize layouts, assess workstation ergonomics, and implement solutions to improve flow, safety, and productivity across production facilities.

The role requires CAD proficiency, strong knowledge of ergonomic principles, and a track record of reducing physical strain through design and process changes.