Senior Industrial Engineer: Plant Layout & Design

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer in Bloemfontein to optimize plant layouts and improve material flow. You will design detailed facility layouts using CAD tools, analyze operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet safety and efficiency goals.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in industrial engineering, strong CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks), and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and ergonomics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial engineering with focus on plant layout and facility design.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks) mandatory.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material handling, and lean principles.
• Experience with simulation software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and cross-departmental collaboration abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize plant layouts to improve material flow and production efficiency.
• Use CAD software to create detailed facility and equipment layouts (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks).
• Analyze current operations to identify space utilization issues and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and safety teams to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Develop simulation models to evaluate layout changes and productivity impact.
• Plan integration of new machinery into existing or new facility designs.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety, and environmental standards.
• Prepare project documentation including layouts, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct site visits and feasibility studies for new plants or expansions.

Skills

Plant layout design

Lean manufacturing

Material handling systems

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer in Bloemfontein to optimize plant layouts and improve material flow. You will design detailed facility layouts using CAD tools, analyze operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet safety and efficiency goals.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in industrial engineering, strong CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks), and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and ergonomics.