Senior Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Systems (Hybrid)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with matching

Generous PTO and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Bonuses and incentives

Access to advanced engineering tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer in Polokwane to optimize production processes and integrate advanced manufacturing technologies. You will analyze current systems, identify improvements, and implement strategic solutions to boost productivity and quality.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 7+ years in industrial engineering with a focus on manufacturing systems, and experience with simulation tools like Arena or FlexSim.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with manufacturing systems focus.
• Experience with simulation software Arena or FlexSim.
• Strong data analysis, statistics and KPI development skills.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing systems to identify bottlenecks and efficiency gains.
• Design and implement optimized layouts and workflows.
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment to enhance capabilities.
• Use simulation tools to test proposed system changes before implementation.
• Develop SOPs and work instructions for manufacturing processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams in process improvements and system integrations.
• Collect and analyze production data to monitor performance against KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality regulations.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and production staff.
• Collaborate with supply chain to ensure efficient material flow.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Arena

FlexSim

CAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer in Polokwane to optimize production processes and integrate advanced manufacturing technologies. You will analyze current systems, identify improvements, and implement strategic solutions to boost productivity and quality.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 7+ years in industrial engineering with a focus on manufacturing systems, and experience with simulation tools like Arena or FlexSim.