Industrial Layout Engineer: Lean Plant Optimization

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time employment

Professional development opportunities

Advanced training in design software

Dynamic work environment

Impactful projects shaping operations

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize facility layouts and improve material flow at client sites, focusing on lean principles and ergonomics in an industrial context.

The role requires collaboration with operations, maintenance, and management, using CAD and simulation tools to deliver tangible performance improvements across projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 4-6 years in facility layout design and industrial engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software for 2D/3D design.
• Experience with simulation software for material flow analysis.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, ergonomics, and safety principles.
• Excellent visualization, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current facility layouts and space utilization to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Design and optimize plant and facility layouts to enhance material flow, production efficiency, and safety.
• Utilize CAD software (AutoCAD) and simulation tools to model and visualize layouts.
• Develop material handling strategies and ergonomic solutions to improve performance.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance on layout projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in design.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Simulation tools

Lean manufacturing

Ergonomics

Visualization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

2D/3D design

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize facility layouts and improve material flow at client sites, focusing on lean principles and ergonomics in an industrial context.

The role requires collaboration with operations, maintenance, and management, using CAD and simulation tools to deliver tangible performance improvements across projects in a dynamic environment.