Junior Mechanical / Industrial Engineer Contractor

DUTIES Design and Development of Internal Planning functions Design of conveyance activities Trolley/Packaging design Process design & optimization Layout design & optimization Transport planning & Cost Management Team Management DURATION 12 Months contract KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables. Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring adherence to company standards. Coordinate project activities, monitor progress, and proactively identify and resolve any issues or obstacles. Conduct engineering analysis, feasibility studies, and calculations to support warehouse design decisions. Rack design and configuration (designing data driven racking layout). Identify opportunities to optimize warehouse operations, streamline processes, and enhance productivity. Report on warehouse space usage and conduct space creation projects SHE Adherence. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: NQF Level 6 (Minimum 360 credits - Level 8 framework) in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or similar. Minimum 3 years experience in project management and engineering within automotive and/ distribution centre environment. Atleast 2 years postgraduate experience Insight & expertise to initiate and implement successful Kaizen projects Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, including material handling equipment, storage racking systems and conveyor systems. KEY COMPETENCIES: Planning and organizing Communication Technical knowledge and skills. Initiative & attention to detail. Problem solving Quality and safety awareness Teamwork