Junior Industrial Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Training opportunities

Career growth

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer for its Paarl team. The role provides hands-on experience in process analysis, optimization, and implementation, supporting senior engineers to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Ideal for recent graduates starting a career in industrial engineering. You will collaborate with production staff, participate in time and motion studies, and contribute to documentation and reporting on process improvements and metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and process optimization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in analyzing production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Help to collect and analyze production data to monitor performance and identify trends.
• Participate in time and motion studies and assist in the development of work instructions.
• Collaborate with production staff to understand operational challenges and implement solutions.
• Contribute to documentation and reporting related to process improvements and operational metrics.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Industrial Engineer to join their team in Paarl . This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in process analysis, optimization, and implementation within a supportive environment. You will assist senior engineers in improving operational efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring high standards of productivity and quality. This role provides a strong foundation for a career in industrial engineering, allowing you to contribute directly to the company's operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in analyzing production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Help to collect and analyze production data to monitor performance and identify trends.
• Participate in time and motion studies and assist in the development of work instructions.
• Collaborate with production staff to understand operational challenges and implement solutions.
• Contribute to documentation and reporting related to process improvements and operational metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and process optimization principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and benefits package.
• Excellent training and mentorship opportunities in Paarl .
• Exposure to diverse industrial engineering projects.
• Supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
• Career advancement prospects within the company.