Industrial Engineer - Process Flow and Layout Design

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual leave

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks an Industrial Engineer to optimize plant layouts and material flow. You will analyze workflows, design layouts with CAD tools, and implement changes to boost efficiency, safety, and throughput.

Collaboration with production and maintenance teams is essential to ensure practical, safe solutions. The role requires a solid foundation in lean manufacturing, 5S, and cellular layout concepts, plus hands-on experience with simulation to validate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in plant layout and material flow.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for facility layouts.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, 5S, and cellular manufacturing.
• Experience with simulation to model material flow.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing plant layouts to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and safety hazards.
• Design new factory layouts and workstation configurations using CAD to optimize space utilization and workflow.
• Develop and implement material handling strategies, including conveyors and AGVs.
• Create process flow diagrams and value stream maps to visualize and improve sequences.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to meet requirements and safety standards.
• Oversee implementation of layout changes with minimal production disruption.
• Maintain documentation on plant layouts, material flow, and SOPs.

Skills

Industrial engineering

CAD software

Lean manufacturing

5S

Simulation software

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable manufacturer of industrial components, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to focus on process flow and layout design for their facility in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape . This role is central to optimizing the physical arrangement of production lines, material handling systems, and operational areas to maximize efficiency, safety, and throughput. You will be involved in analyzing current workflows, designing new layouts using CAD tools, and implementing these changes to improve overall operational performance. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of plant layout principles, material flow dynamics, and the ability to translate conceptual designs into practical, operational solutions. This is a hands‑on role crucial for streamlining production.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing plant layouts and material flow to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and safety hazards.
• Design new factory layouts and workstation configurations using CAD software to optimize space utilization and workflow.
• Develop and implement material handling strategies, including the selection and placement of equipment like conveyors and AGVs.
• Create process flow diagrams and value stream maps to visualize and improve operational sequences.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure layout designs meet operational requirements and safety standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies for proposed layout changes and provide cost-benefit analyses.
• Oversee the implementation of approved layout and material flow changes, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to plant layouts, material flow, and standard operating procedures for optimized processes.
• Stay current with industry best practices in facility design, lean manufacturing, and ergonomic principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a specific focus on plant layout, material flow, and process optimization.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for creating detailed facility layouts.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and cellular manufacturing concepts.
• Experience with simulation software to model material flow and test layout alternatives is a plus.
• Strong spatial reasoning and visualization skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with industrial safety regulations and ergonomic principles.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary based on experience.
• Standard medical aid and provident fund benefits.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development.
• Stable work environment within a growing company.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Potential for advancement within the engineering department.