Senior Industrial Engineer - Facility Design

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Site-based training

Exposure to major capital projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead facility design and layout optimization in East London. The role focuses on planning, designing, and reconfiguring manufacturing spaces to maximize efficiency, safety, and flow.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial engineering, strong CAD and simulation skills, and proven project management abilities to deliver capital projects on time.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on facility design and layout.
• Proficient in CAD, process simulation tools, and layout planning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and layout of new manufacturing facilities and the reconfiguration of existing spaces.
• Develop material flow analysis and material handling system designs.
• Utilize CAD and simulation software to model and optimize facility layouts for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with project management, operations, and construction teams throughout the facility design and implementation process.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

CAD software

Process simulation

Layout planning

Manufacturing processes

Material handling

Ergonomics

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Industrial Engineer with a focus on Facility Design and Layout Optimization to join their team in East London . This role is essential for planning, designing, and reconfiguring manufacturing facilities and production areas to maximize efficiency, safety, and operational flow. You will utilize advanced modeling and simulation techniques to create optimal layouts, manage material flow, and ensure that new or modified facilities support strategic production goals. The ideal candidate is experienced in large-scale facility planning and adept at translating operational requirements into effective physical designs within a significant industrial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and layout of new manufacturing facilities and the reconfiguration of existing spaces.


• Develop detailed material flow analysis and material handling system designs.


• Utilize CAD and simulation software to model and optimize facility layouts for maximum efficiency and safety.


• Collaborate with project management, operations, and construction teams throughout the facility design and implementation process.


• Ensure designs comply with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.


• 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering, with a significant focus on facility design and layout .


• Expertise in CAD software, process simulation tools, and layout planning methodologies.


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material handling systems, and ergonomics.


• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunity to work on significant capital projects.


• Comprehensive health coverage and retirement plan.


• Professional development opportunities and site-based training.


• Supportive work environment focused on operational excellence.