Senior Engineer - Throughput Simulations

Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
 

The Role

Senior Engineer– Throughput Simulation execute Throughput Simulation Study Analyses and provide solutions to reduce cost and complexity for product programs in GMIO and Global regions.

What You'll Do

• Build, maintain, and improve Plant Simulation models that represent production and material flow behavior for manufacturing systems.

• Analyze throughput, identify bottlenecks, evaluate capacity constraints, and recommend actions to help the system achieve required output.

• Study machine utilization, processing behavior, setup time, failure impacts, and buffer performance to improve line flow and system stability.

• Configure and use material flow, resources, and mobile objects within Plant Simulation to run scenario-based what-if studies.

• Translate production plans and operating assumptions into simulation-ready inputs and model logic.

• Prepare clear results summaries, charts, and recommendations for engineering and project stakeholders.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production/ Automobile Engineering discipline.

• 3-10 Years of Experience in Throughput Simulation/Material Flow Simulation for Automotive Plant

• Hands-on experience with Siemens Plant Simulation, AutoCAD

• Hands-on experience with SimTalk 2 to code logics of simulation model

• Knowledge about workflow and processes in Body, Paint, General Assembly and propulsion systems

• Knowledge about throughput behaviors and production systems

• Knowledge in Python and other scripting languages

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Strategy (ex. TOC)

• Ability to address unusual and/or difficult problems with analytical ability and problem-solving techniques

• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, layout design and Material flow and layouts

• Knowledge about vehicle assembly manufacturing process and documentation

• Excellent research-ability of multiple information and data sources

• Excellent Communication (verbal & written) and meeting facilitation skills

• Working knowledge of Industrial Engineering including Manufacturing Process Documentation, Global Manufacturing Systems, Bill of Process (BoP), Bill of Equipment's (BoE), Vehicle assembly process in automotive plant (Body / Paint / GA)

• Knowledge of office tools, Power BI, VBA Macro

• High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.







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