Junior Industrial Engineer

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Career opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Industrial Engineer for an internship in Randburg, Gauteng. This role provides a solid foundation for aspiring engineers by offering hands-on exposure to production data analysis, lean initiatives, and process improvement in a real-world industrial setting.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, participate in time studies and SOP development, and contribute to efficiency projects while learning core industrial engineering methodologies.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Basic understanding of Industrial Engineering principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Strong desire to learn and develop practical engineering skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in collecting and analyzing production data to identify improvements.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing techniques and efficiency initiatives.
• Conduct time studies and motion analyses under supervision.
• Help develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute process improvement ideas.
• Learn and apply industrial engineering software tools and methodologies.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Industrial Engineer for an internship opportunity in Randburg. This role provides an excellent foundation for aspiring engineers looking to gain practical experience in process improvement, data analysis, and operational efficiency. You will work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to real-world projects and learning the principles of industrial engineering in a dynamic business setting. This is a fantastic chance to develop your skills and make a tangible impact within the Gauteng industrial landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in collecting and analyzing production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Support the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Conduct time studies and motion analyses under supervision.
• Help develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for process enhancements.
• Learn and apply various industrial engineering software tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Basic understanding of Industrial Engineering principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Strong desire to learn and develop practical engineering skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

• Stipend and potential for future employment opportunities.
• Hands-on experience in a professional industrial engineering environment.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to various operational processes and challenges.
• Gain practical skills and insights in Randburg.