What are the responsibilities and job description for the Simulation Engineer. position at Ventures Unlimited Inc.?
Job Description
Title: Simulation Engineer.
Location: Peoria, IL
Employee Status: Full Time Permanent Position.
Interview Process: Phone and Skype Hire
Start Date: ASAP
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Participates as a team member on various manufacturing & industrial engineering projects i.e. Discrete Event Simulation for future state scenarios to calculate capacity, utilization, no. of equipment’s & resources.
• Data collection from existing systems/processes and validate the data with statistical analysis.
• Develop simulation models for what if scenarios using Plant Simulation/Flexsim and ability to create additional objects by developing the program in Plant Simulation.
• Executing simulation runs, result analysis and interpretation
• Layout & Process plan to achieve required TAKT time for high mixed model production of powertrain manufacturing
• Conducts time studies and line balancing for mixed model production line
• Implements lean manufacturing, Just in Time & SMED concepts on assembly processes
• Performs material flow analysis, layout design and planning for assembly, fabrication and machining layouts.
• Provides regular status updates and participates in team planning sessions
• Develops presentations and reports (data, technology description, etc) to be presented to internal and/or external customers.
• Efficiently delegate work out to other team members from offsite and offshore team from different global locations.
Primary Skills:
Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Processes (Assembly/Machining/Fabrication), assembly process planning and lean manufacturing.
• Expert user of Plant Simulation software from Siemens Tecnomatix and Flexsim.
• Strong knowledge of object oriented programing, preferably simtalk
• Strong knowledge in statistical data analysis, production systems, operation research and material management.
• Experience in designing and optimizing layout for assembly, machining and fabrication process.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills in manufacturing systems
• Good knowledge of Time Study/ Line Balancing, plant layout types and layout design.
• Experience in one or more related engineering areas: industrial, production, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to manage ambiguous projects
• Project management skills to assess task effort, manage priorities, and report status
Secondary Skills:
Preferences
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of mixed model production environment
• Applies an adequate level of computer literacy in the areas of engineering systems software (Siemens Tecnomatix/ Flexsim, AutoCAD), graphics, presentations, and multimedia. Shares knowledge in computer skills
• Familiarity with automotive/off highway industry.
Qualifications
Additional Information
If available please contact me for more details at 856-842-1988 ext-136