Plant Layout & Process Optimization Engineer
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 in Kimberley seeks a Plant Layout and Design Engineer to optimize plant layouts, models, and workflows on-site. You will work with operations, maintenance, and management to deliver practical design solutions that boost efficiency and safety.
The role emphasizes CAD proficiency, 3D modeling, and collaboration across teams to enhance material flow and ergonomic design throughout facilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 4 years in plant layout, facility design, or industrial engineering.
- Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and layout simulation tools.
- Strong understanding of material flow, ergonomics and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team and manage multiple design projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize plant layouts to improve material flow and ergonomics.
- Develop 2D and 3D models of factory floors, equipment placement, and utilities.
- Evaluate facility constraints and propose space optimization strategies.
- Collaborate with engineering and production to meet operational needs.
- Conduct site surveys and analyze processes to inform layouts.
- Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental, and accessibility standards.
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Job description
Placements24 in Kimberley seeks a Plant Layout and Design Engineer to optimize plant layouts, models, and workflows on-site. You will work with operations, maintenance, and management to deliver practical design solutions that boost efficiency and safety.
The role emphasizes CAD proficiency, 3D modeling, and collaboration across teams to enhance material flow and ergonomic design throughout facilities.
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