Industrial Engineer - Simulation and Modeling Specialist

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer with specialization in simulation to design, analyze, and optimize complex manufacturing systems for clients. The role involves remote collaboration with teams across the East London, Eastern Cape presence, and potential projects across South Africa.

You will apply discrete-event simulation, statistical analysis, and optimization to improve throughput, cost efficiency, and system performance.

Job description

About the Role

A cutting-edge manufacturing solutions provider with a presence in East London, Eastern Cape, is looking for a highly skilled Industrial Engineer with expertise in simulation and modeling. This role is crucial for designing, analyzing, and optimizing complex manufacturing systems, supply chains, and logistical networks using advanced simulation techniques. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of discrete-event simulation, statistical analysis, and optimization algorithms. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects for a technologically advanced company, supporting operations potentially across South Africa, from a remote basis connected to East London.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop dynamic simulation models of manufacturing processes, supply chains, and logistical operations.
• Analyze simulation results to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for optimization.
• Utilize statistical methods and optimization techniques to recommend improvements for system performance, throughput, and cost reduction.
• Validate simulation models against real-world data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Design 'what-if' scenarios and conduct sensitivity analyses to evaluate the impact of proposed changes.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define project scope, objectives, and requirements for simulation studies.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing simulation findings and recommendations.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in simulation software and modeling techniques.
• Develop and maintain a library of simulation models and templates.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on simulation best practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a strong specialization in simulation modeling and analysis.
• Extensive experience with leading simulation software packages (e.g., Arena, AnyLogic, Simio, FlexSim).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data mining, and programming languages (e.g., Python, R) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, supply chains, and operations research principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex modeling projects.
• Experience with optimization software and techniques is a significant advantage.
• Must be eligible for remote work arrangements while being associated with our East London, Eastern Cape, ZA presence.

Benefits

This role offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development, including advanced training in simulation and data science. Our client fosters an innovative and collaborative remote work culture, promoting flexibility and work-life balance. The company invests in cutting-edge technology, providing access to the latest software and tools for impactful work.