Senior Industrial Engineer: Process Simulation & Modeling

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced modeling tools

Challenging, high-impact projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Benoni with strong expertise in process simulation and modeling. The role is hybrid, focusing on using advanced simulation tools to design, test, and optimize manufacturing and operational processes before implementation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Arena, AnyLogic, and Simio, plus a solid understanding of manufacturing and logistics. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered in the Gauteng region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related quantitative field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering with emphasis on process simulation and modeling.
• Hands-on experience with Arena, AnyLogic, and Simio.
• Strong statistical analysis and data interpretation skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing, logistics, and operations management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, build, and validate discrete-event simulation models of manufacturing systems and processes.
• Utilize simulation software to analyze performance, identify bottlenecks, and evaluate improvements.
• Design and conduct simulation experiments to test scenarios and parameters.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for process optimization and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT to gather input data and validate model assumptions.
• Create clear reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Create process flow diagrams and system layouts for visualization and analysis.
• Support design of new production lines or facilities using simulation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Industrial engineering expertise

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Arena

AnyLogic

Simio

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Benoni with strong expertise in process simulation and modeling. The role is hybrid, focusing on using advanced simulation tools to design, test, and optimize manufacturing and operational processes before implementation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Arena, AnyLogic, and Simio, plus a solid understanding of manufacturing and logistics. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered in the Gauteng region.