Junior Industrial Engineer

Type : Permanent

About Globaltrack

Globaltrack is a specialist IoT and telematics firm founded in 2001 in Sandton, Gauteng with a strong presence across Africa, UAE and EU. We deliver advanced fleet management solutions—satellite and GSM tracking, fuel management, automated tank gauging, and live camera monitoring — to sectors across Africa including transport, logistics, mining, agriculture, and construction. Our flagship platform, Webtrack, turns complex fleet data into actionable business intelligence.

Role Overview

As a Junior Industrial Engineer, you will assist in improving processes across hardware manufacturing, installation, and field support. In this role you will :

• Analyze and streamline manufacturing and operational workflows for our on-board devices and IoT-platform.
• Support production planning, inventory optimization, and layout design for production and logistics operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, firmware, product, and field teams to understand technical and operational requirements.
• Collect and analyze performance data—production throughput, installation times, equipment uptime.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs to track efficiency, yield, and quality.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) to drive enhancements.
• Assist with vendor evaluation and procurement to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Support cost modeling and ROI analyses for automation or process improvement initiatives.
• Document SOPs and train field technicians on improved workflows and quality expectations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.

0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, field engineering, or similar environments.

Basic understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles.

Strong analytical skills, proficient in Excel. Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or Minitab is a plus.

Exposure to CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is advantageous.

Good communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams and on-site technicians.

Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.

Willingness to travel to installation and client sites across South Africa / Africa as required.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge IoT hardware and telematics installations across diverse industries.

Insight into process optimization and data-driven performance improvement for high-ROI systems.

Mentorship from senior industrial and field engineers.

Opportunity to innovate and influence manufacturing and installation standards.

Exposure to satellite and GSM tracking, IoT-devices, and AI-powered fuel management solutions.

Why Join Us

Work at a technology-forward company driving measurable impact for fleet managers across Africa.

Be part of an evolving environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Competitive salary and benefits, with clear pathways for career advancement.

How to Apply

If you’re a problem-solver passionate about engineering, data, and improving operations, please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter via Globaltrack’s Careers page on our website or by applying through the link on this post.

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