Remote Industrial Engineer: Plant Layout & Flow

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in plant layout and flow optimization. This fully remote role focuses on designing efficient facility layouts and optimizing material flow across projects from anywhere in South Africa.

You will analyze existing layouts, identify bottlenecks, and develop innovative solutions for new facilities or modifications, leveraging CAD, simulation tools, and lean principles to maximize productivity while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on plant layout, facility design, and material flow.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD) and process simulation tools (Arena, FlexSim, AnyLogic).
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application to facility design.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing plant layouts and material flow to identify inefficiencies, safety hazards, and areas for improvement.
• Design optimal facility layouts for new plants or modifications to existing ones, considering workflow, equipment placement, and space utilization.
• Develop and implement material flow strategies to minimize travel distances and optimize throughput.
• Utilize CAD software to create and update layout drawings and process flow diagrams.
• Employ simulation modeling tools (Arena, AnyLogic) to test and validate layout designs and flow improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and safety teams to gather requirements and ensure designs meet needs.
• Recommend improvements to workstation design and ergonomics.
• Develop business cases and present layout proposals to management, highlighting benefits and ROI.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in facility design.
• Contribute to the selection and integration of material handling equipment.

Skills

CAD software

Simulation tools

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Arena

FlexSim

AnyLogic

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in plant layout and flow optimization. This fully remote role focuses on designing efficient facility layouts and optimizing material flow across projects from anywhere in South Africa.

You will analyze existing layouts, identify bottlenecks, and develop innovative solutions for new facilities or modifications, leveraging CAD, simulation tools, and lean principles to maximize productivity while controlling costs.