Discrete Event Simulation Engineer

Segula Technologies Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Discrete Event Simulation Engineer to enhance automotive production processes. This role involves utilizing advanced simulation techniques and collaborating with teams to ensure efficiency and strategic decision-making in manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have expertise with Witness and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive production or logistics environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Witness Discrete Event Simulation toolset.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on bottleneck analysis and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Discrete Event Simulation models to optimize automotive production processes.
• Conduct bottleneck analysis and recommend strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data insights into clear recommendations.

Skills

Excel VBA

bottleneck analysis

process optimization

Tools

Witness

Job description

• Job family: Technical Direction and Expertise

Company Description

Segula UK are a Global Engineering Service provider operating from 37 Countries, we have 15,000 engineers and annual revenue in excess of £1bn. We deliver key resource and knowledge to clients across four main sectors, Automotive, Rail, Energy and Aerospace. Working alongside some of the worlds largest engineering companies, delivering large scale projects that shape the future of innovation.

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Discrete EventSimulation Engineer to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of automotive production. Using advanced simulation techniques, you will analyse and optimise manufacturing and logistics processes to drive efficiency, improve throughput, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement Discrete Event Simulation models using Witness to optimize automotive production processes.

Conduct bottleneck analysis and recommend strategies to enhance operational efficiency.

Determine buffer size requirements and assess the impact of different model derivative mixes on production flow.

Perform volume throughput increase studies and evaluate system "what-if" scenarios.

Ensure process adherence to vehicle derivative sequencing and build-to-sequence rules.

Optimize material flows and logistics, including:

Material movements between sites to improve supply chain efficiency.

AGV quantity estimation and identifying operational hotspots.

Racking studies to maximize space and efficiency.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data insights into clear recommendations.

Qualifications

Proven experience in automotive production or logisticsenvironments.

Hands-on expertise with Witness Discrete Event Simulation toolset.

Strong Excel VBA skills for data analysis and model enhancement.

Experience in modelling assembly lines to improve efficiency.

Strong analytical skills with a focus on bottleneck analysis and process optimization.

Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

A collaborative team player who can work effectively across departments.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working or possibly remote

Your application will be reviewed based on your experience, skills and motivations.

Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process.