Industrial Simulation Engineer: Optimize Complex Systems

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in simulation and modeling. The role focuses on developing, validating, and applying simulation models to improve operational efficiency across manufacturing, logistics, and service environments.

You will collaborate with project teams on data collection, model optimization, and presenting insights to management. A strong quantitative background and proficiency with Arena, AnyLogic, or FlexSim are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in developing and applying simulation models for industrial and business systems.
• Proficient with Arena, AnyLogic, FlexSim or similar.
• Strong data analysis and statistical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain discrete-event simulation models for complex systems.
• Define simulation study objectives, input data requirements, and key performance indicators (KPIs) with stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare input data for simulation models, ensuring accuracy.
• Validate and verify simulation models to accurately represent real-world systems.
• Run simulation experiments and analyze outputs to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Present results and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences including management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and assess impact.
• Stay current with latest simulation software and modeling techniques.
• Document all aspects of the simulation process, including model logic, data, assumptions and validation procedures.

Skills

Discrete-event sim

Arena

AnyLogic

FlexSim

Python/R

SQL

Data analysis

Excel

Statistics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related quantitative field

Tools

Arena

AnyLogic

FlexSim

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in simulation and modeling. The role focuses on developing, validating, and applying simulation models to improve operational efficiency across manufacturing, logistics, and service environments.

You will collaborate with project teams on data collection, model optimization, and presenting insights to management. A strong quantitative background and proficiency with Arena, AnyLogic, or FlexSim are