Junior Industrial Engineer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship by senior engineers

Exposure to manufacturing operations

Job summary

Placements24 invites a motivated Junior Industrial Engineer to join our team in Queenstown for a paid internship. You will gain hands-on experience in process analysis, system design, and operational improvement within a manufacturing setting, under guidance from senior engineers.

You'll develop practical engineering skills, learn Lean and Six Sigma basics, and contribute to real-world projects. This role offers mentorship, exposure to diverse operations, and potential future employment based on

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Basic understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and detail-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in analyzing production processes and identifying improvements.
• Support Lean manufacturing technique development and implementation.
• Collect data and perform basic analysis for process performance monitoring.
• Create process documentation including flowcharts and SOPs.
• Participate in site walks and team meetings on projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Industrial Engineer to join their team in Queenstown . This internship offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to gain practical experience in process analysis, system design, and operational improvement within a manufacturing environment. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers, contributing to real-world projects and learning valuable industry techniques. This role is designed to provide a solid foundation in industrial engineering principles and practices, contributing to the company's continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in analyzing production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Conduct data collection and basic analysis for process performance monitoring.
• Help in creating process documentation, including flowcharts and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in site walks to observe operations and identify potential inefficiencies.
• Contribute to team meetings and assist in project-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Basic understanding of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards tasks.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Paid internship position offering valuable industry experience.
• Mentorship from experienced industrial engineers.
• Exposure to diverse manufacturing operations.
• Opportunity to develop practical engineering skills.
• Potential for future employment based on performance.