Industrial Layout Engineer: Design & Optimize Plant Flow

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer with a focus on plant layout and design to optimize manufacturing space, equipment placement, and material flow. This hands-on role requires collaboration with production, maintenance and safety teams to design efficient, safe layouts that support production goals.

You will use CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks to create layouts, run analysis on space utilization, ergonomics and workflow, and develop implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years in industrial engineering focused on facility layout design.
• Proficiency in CAD software for layout design.
• Strong knowledge of material flow, ergonomics, and safety.
• Ability to conduct site assessments and translate needs into layouts.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize plant layouts, including workstation arrangements, material flow paths, and equipment placement.
• Utilize CAD software and other tools to create detailed layout drawings and models.
• Analyze workflow, material handling, and space utilization to identify potential improvements.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and safety teams to ensure layouts meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Develop project plans and timelines for layout changes and implementation.
• Assess the impact of new equipment or processes on existing facility layouts.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

CAD software

Layout design

Problem solving

Ergonomics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer with a focus on plant layout and design to optimize manufacturing space, equipment placement, and material flow. This hands-on role requires collaboration with production, maintenance and safety teams to design efficient, safe layouts that support production goals.

You will use CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks to create layouts, run analysis on space utilization, ergonomics and workflow, and develop implementation