Industrial Engineering Specialist - Facilities & Layout Design

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Hybrid work balance

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Specialist to lead facilities planning and layout design, optimizing material flow, safety, and space across multiple sites with on-site assessments and remote analysis.

The role requires CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Revit), lean manufacturing expertise, and the ability to model layouts with simulations, collaborating with operations, safety and management to justify investments and improve space utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering with an industrial focus, or a closely related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in facilities planning and industrial layout design.
• Proficiency in CAD software for layout design and visualization.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application to facility design.
• Experience with simulation software for layout analysis is a plus.
• Excellent spatial reasoning and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed facility layouts using CAD software.
• Analyze material flow, production processes, and workspace requirements to optimize layouts.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments of existing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental regulations in facility design.
• Collaborate with architects, construction teams, and equipment vendors during facility projects.
• Develop justifications and business cases for facility modifications and investments.
• Implement lean principles in facility design to minimize waste and optimize workflow.
• Create simulation models of proposed layouts to evaluate performance.
• Maintain an inventory of facility assets and space utilization metrics.
• Provide technical expertise on space planning and ergonomic considerations.

Skills

CAD software

Lean manufacturing

Spatial reasoning

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or Civil Engineering (industrial focus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant industrial conglomerate in Pretoria, seeks an experienced Industrial Engineering Specialist to focus on facilities planning and layout design. This role is pivotal in optimizing the physical infrastructure of our client's operations, ensuring efficient material flow, safe working conditions, and maximum space utilization. You will be instrumental in designing new facilities and redesigning existing ones to meet evolving operational demands. The successful candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of spatial planning, and expertise in applying industrial engineering principles to physical environments. This hybrid role requires regular on-site presence for assessments and implementation, complemented by remote work flexibility for analysis and design. You will collaborate with various departments, including operations, safety and management, to create functional and efficient workspaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed facility layouts using CAD software.
• Analyze material flow, production processes, and workspace requirements to optimize layouts.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments of existing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, health and environmental regulations in facility design.
• Collaborate with architects, construction teams, and equipment vendors during facility projects.
• Develop justifications and business cases for facility modifications and investments.
• Implement lean principles in facility design to minimize waste and optimize workflow.
• Create simulation models of proposed layouts to evaluate performance.
• Maintain an inventory of facility assets and space utilization metrics.
• Provide technical expertise on space planning and ergonomic considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering with an industrial focus, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience specifically in facilities planning and industrial layout design.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) for layout design and visualization.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application to facility design.
• Experience with simulation software for layout analysis is a plus.
• Excellent spatial reasoning and problem solving skills.
• Strong project management and coordination abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety standards relevant to industrial facilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote tasks.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth.
• This hybrid role provides a balance between structured office time and remote flexibility.
• Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and the chance to work on impactful facility projects across various operational sites in and around Pretoria.