Senior Industrial Engineer — Facilities & Layout Optimization

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Training budget

Generous annual leave

Exposure to large-scale projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer with a focus on facilities and layout design to optimize warehouse and distribution center operations. You will analyze current layouts, design new ones with CAD tools, and lead implementation of changes to improve material handling, space utilization, and productivity.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 6+ years in facility layout, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD/Revit), and hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in industrial engineering with facility layout focus.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Knowledge of material handling and warehousing.
• On-site work in Randburg required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current warehouse and facility layouts to identify inefficiencies in material flow, space utilization, and ergonomics.
• Design and develop optimal facility layouts using CAD software, considering equipment placement, workflow, and safety requirements.
• Plan and manage the implementation of layout changes, including equipment relocation and infrastructure modifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed facility designs and improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, IT, and maintenance teams to ensure new layouts integrate with existing systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed facility design documentation, including floor plans, equipment specifications, and operational guidelines.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and equipment to enhance facility performance.
• Ensure designs comply with safety regulations, building codes, and industry standards.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning for facility expansion and optimization.

Skills

CAD design

Facility layout design

Lean principles

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer with a focus on facilities and layout design to optimize warehouse and distribution center operations. You will analyze current layouts, design new ones with CAD tools, and lead implementation of changes to improve material handling, space utilization, and productivity.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 6+ years in facility layout, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD/Revit), and hands-on experience with