Senior Discrete Event Simulation Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)

quintessential design services limited • United Kingdom

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Lead the development and optimization of Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models for automotive production systems, ensuring throughput, efficiency, and timing targets are met. Oversee team development, mentor junior engineers, and drive process improvements across manufacturing workflows. Requires 3+ years of DES expertise, strong project management, and deep knowledge of automotive production processes.

Key Highlights

Lead DES model development from concept to full implementation for automotive manufacturing systems

Optimize production processes, bottleneck analysis, and system throughput to meet KPIs

Manage and mentor a team of junior DES engineers and graduates

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Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models for automotive production systems, ensuring alignment with design scope, performance metrics, and operational objectives

Lead system optimization, cost avoidance, and best practice sharing with stakeholders while adhering to deadlines

Coordinate and lead DES model reviews, optimizations, bottleneck analyses, and volume throughput studies for program KPIs

Mentor and train junior DES engineers, conduct regular team reviews, and ensure positive wellbeing and quality outputs

Collaborate with design teams to optimize solutions considering multi-attribute constraints and build-to-sequence rules

Support the development of tools and techniques to enhance DES model capability, quality, and robustness

Technical Skills Required

Discrete Event Simulation (DES) Production Process Flow Simulation Bottleneck Analysis

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary

UK Work Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates

Pension Scheme

28 Days Holidays (Annual + Bank Holidays)

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Nice to Have

Experience managing and leading teams

Experience in automotive production

Experience with programme integration and new automotive engineering programmes

Job Description

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

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