Manufacturing Engineering

4 weeks ago


Solihull, United Kingdom CONTECHS Full time

Order Ref: 37507

Position Title: Virtual Discrete Event Lead Simulation Engineer

Duration: 12 Months Rolling

Location: Wolverhampton, Solihull, Whitley

Division: Manufacturing Engineering

Pay rate: upto £33.90ph Inside ir35

Position Description:

  • 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 Dashboards
  • 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 ifs
  • 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
  • Mentor and train Junior team members and graduates
  • Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Skills 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
  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • 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 Required:

  • Working knowledge and experience of Discrete Event 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
  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • A good communicator who can communicate complex ideas
  • A 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

Experience Preferred:

  • Experience in automotive production.
  • Experience working practices of programme integration and new programmes in automotive engineering.
  • Previous experience Siemens Technomatix Plant Simulation toolset



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