Discrete Event Simulation Engineer

Position: Discrete Event Simulation Engineer

Domain: Automotive

Job Type: Permanent / Contract

Location: West Midlands, UK

Key Performance Indicators:

• Throughput: DES model achieves JPH target as per system scope requirements
• Efficiency: Deliver optimum DES system cycle Time, Decoupling Buffer and Technical / Operational availability to achieve System OPR requirements
• Timing: Deliver DES model and documentation to Programme timing milestones
• Delivery: OPR maps / Bottleneck analysis

Key Interactions:

• ME programme process, layout and VME team
• ME Programme standards and controls team
• Programme production and maintenance team
• MBO programme team
• Build to Sequence / scheduling team

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the development and delivery of the Discrete Event Simulation model and documentation, modelling the

process flow from concept thru to the delivery phase to JOB1 + 90 days. The model will be developed to include, but not

limited to: -

• Discrete Event Simulation

• Lead the DES model generation from concept modelling to fully detailed mimic of the programme / system that meet the design scope, operating principals, performance metrics, safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and environment objectives are met.
• Lead the system optimisation, cost avoidance, best practises capturing and sharing this with relevant stakeholders.
• Able to work effectively with design teams to develop and optimise solutions considering multi-attributes within

defined deadlines and time constraints.

• Guide the process using a product knowledge and awareness of potential design constraints to ensure due

consideration is given in developing solutions.

• Coordinate and lead projects and teams feedback of results as required through design / project reviews / DES​
• Lead optimisation of the DES model against different model derivative mixes and operational parameters.
• Lead the bottleneck analysis of the system and develop strategies to remove.
• Lead volume throughput increase studies and system what if’s.
• Guide the process to adhere to the vehicle derivative sequencing and build to sequence rules.
• Support the continual development of tools and techniques which enhance capability, improve quality and robustness of DES models.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Responsible for managing and leading a team and graduate DES engineers against a given technology / technology.

• Mentor and train Junior team members and graduates.
• Direct the work tasks for junior team members.
• Conducting regular reviews with your team to ensure they understand requirement, stay on track and are producing quality outputs.
• Conducting regular reviews with your team to ensure their positive wellbeing.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Demonstrable working knowledge and experience of Discrete Event Simulation toolset
• Demonstrable previous experience and background in production process flow simulation, problem solving on complex technical systems.
• Demonstrable previous experience of bottleneck analysis using Discrete Event Simulation.
• Demonstrable previous experience of delivering Discrete Event Simulation to programme KPIs and targets
• Proven project and people management skills.
• Experience in production sites.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to work groups and senior management.
• Microsoft package elements Power Point, Teams and Excel.
• Thorough Understanding and Application of Lean Tools and Techniques.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience coaching others.

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Essential:

• 3+ years of Working knowledge and experience of Discrete Event Simulation toolset.
• Previous experience in using Twinn Witness or Siemens Technomatix Plant Simulation toolset.
• Previous experience and background in production process flow simulation, problem solving on complex

technical systems.

• Previous experience of bottleneck analysis using Discrete Event Simulation.
• Previous experience of delivering Discrete Event Simulation to programme KPIs and targets.
• Experience in production sites.
• A good communicator who can communicate complex ideas.
• An effective team player, actively leads, develops and supports team members.
• High levels of personal resilience, integrity and honesty as well as large amounts of humility for the team.
• An individual who enables speed in decision making through establishing alignment, clarity, appropriate

resources and sense of urgency whilst bringing others along.

Desirable:

• Experience of managing and leading others.
• Experience in automotive production.
• Experience working practices of programme integration and new programmes in automotive engineering.

Education:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.

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What we offer (For Permanent)

• Competitive Salary in line with level of experience
• UK Work Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
• Opportunity to be part of world class product development projects
• Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holidays (Annual + Bank Holidays)

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The application window for this position shall be closed at any time as per the applications we may receive.