Industrial Engineer: Process Design & Optimization Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to focus on process design and development at their Sandton facility. The role involves creating, refining, and optimizing manufacturing processes to meet quality, cost, and production targets, with full on-site responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing systems background, a creative problem-solving mindset, and the ability to implement efficient processes within a collaborative team. On-site in Sandton, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial engineering focusing on design and optimization.
• Proficiency with process mapping, Arena or FlexSim, and CAD tools.
• Knowledge of lean, ISO 9001, and SPC/Six Sigma is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new manufacturing processes and systems to meet product specifications and production goals.
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, cost, quality, and safety.
• Create detailed process documentation, including flowcharts, P&IDs, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Utilize CAD and simulation tools to model and evaluate process designs before implementation.
• Collaborate with R&D, product design, and production teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes.
• Develop and implement process validation plans to ensure designed processes meet requirements.
• Conduct time studies and work measurements to establish performance standards.
• Support the procurement and installation of new equipment, ensuring proper integration into designed processes.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions to maintain optimal performance.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in manufacturing process technology.

Skills

Process mapping

Analytical thinking

Lean principles

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Arena

FlexSim

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to focus on process design and development at their Sandton facility. The role involves creating, refining, and optimizing manufacturing processes to meet quality, cost, and production targets, with full on-site responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing systems background, a creative problem-solving mindset, and the ability to implement efficient processes within a collaborative team. On-site in Sandton, Gauteng.