Modelling & Sim Eng Engineer

Location Birmingham
Job type: Contract
Salary: £30.19PH Umbrella
Contact name: Vicki Martinson

Contact email: vmartinson@select-engineering.net
Contact phone: 01245403560
Job ref: 39457
Published: about 1 month ago
Duration: 12 months
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2024 23:59
Startdate: ASAP

​Position Description:

  • Support 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.

  • Support 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 projects and teams feedback of results as required through design / project reviews / DES Dashboards

  • Support optimisation of the DES model against different model derivative mixes and operational parameters.

  • Support the bottleneck analysis of the system and develop strategies to remove

  • Support 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

  Skills Required:

  • Demonstrable Working knowledge and experience of 'Witness' or 'Plant Simulation' Discrete Event Simulation toolsets

  • Demonstrable previous experience of bottleneck analysis using Discrete Event Simulation.

  • A good communicator who can communicate complex ideas

  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.

  • 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