Senior Industrial Engineer - Facility Layout & Design

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid coverage

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Training and conferences

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead facility layout and design projects to optimize material flow, space utilization, safety, and productivity.

The role requires a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and 7+ years of progressive experience, with expertise in AutoCAD, FlexSim, and Arena, plus strong Lean and ergonomic design knowledge and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive industrial engineering experience with facility layout focus.
• Proven expertise in CAD and simulation tools (AutoCAD, FlexSim, Arena).
• Strong lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ergonomic principles.
• Experience leading complex facility design projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and re-design of manufacturing and warehouse layouts to optimize material flow and space.
• Develop facility layout concepts using CAD and simulation tools.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments to improve worker safety and comfort.
• Apply lean principles to remove waste and improve workflow.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, procurement, and safety to define requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines for facility design projects.
• Oversee implementation of new layouts with minimal disruption.
• Analyze current facility performance and identify improvements.
• Stay current with best practices in facility design and lean manufacturing.

Skills

Facility layout

CAD software

Simulation tools

Lean manufacturing

Ergonomics design

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

FlexSim

Arena

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to lead facility layout and design projects in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This role is crucial for optimizing the physical space and material flow within our manufacturing and distribution facilities to maximize efficiency, safety, and productivity. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in facility planning, simulation modeling, ergonomic design, and lean principles. You will work closely with project management, operations, and safety teams to develop innovative and effective facility designs. This is a key leadership position for an engineer passionate about creating optimal operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and re-design of manufacturing and warehouse facility layouts to optimize material flow, space utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Develop comprehensive facility layout concepts using CAD software and simulation tools.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and implement designs to improve worker safety and comfort.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve workflow within facility designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, procurement, and safety, to define facility requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines for facility design and implementation projects.
• Oversee the implementation of new layouts, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Analyze existing facility performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Stay current with best practices in facility design, ergonomics, and lean manufacturing.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with a specialization in facility layout and design.
• Proven expertise in using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and simulation tools (e.g., FlexSim, Arena).
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ergonomic principles.
• Demonstrated experience in leading complex facility design projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working with various types of manufacturing and warehousing operations.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive senior-level salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent medical aid coverage, a robust retirement fund, and generous paid time off. Our client invests in employee development, offering opportunities for advanced training, certifications, and attendance at industry conferences. Join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our operational facilities.