Engineer, Production Simulation, Digital Engineering

Jobtailor; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Digital Engineering & Simulation Design professional in Fort Mill, SC to design and execute digital simulations, validate value streams, and integrate digital methodologies across the production lifecycle. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1 year of relevant experience, along with strong programming and tools proficiency.

You'll verify manufacturing concepts using data-driven analysis, implement machine interlinking with AGVs, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 1 year of experience in production and digitalization.
• Experience linking product, process, and resources in an end-to-end digital context.
• Proficiency in programming languages and software for data analysis and manufacturing.
• Experience with digital engineering and simulation tools (Plant Simulation, Visual Components, 3DExperience, FlexSim, Omniverse).
• Background in Industrial Metaverse and digital production twins is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute digital simulations and statistical analyses to validate value streams, layouts, and processes before physical implementation.
• Develop and apply digital engineering methodologies across the entire production lifecycle.
• Perform digital verification of feasibility for manufacturing concepts using data-driven approaches to reduce risk and accelerate decisions.
• Plan, simulate, and implement machine interlinking concepts using AGVs from concept to deployment.
• Evaluate and integrate new automation technologies, assessing impact on cycle time, tooling, quality, and material flow.
• Partner with production teams to identify, analyze, and resolve manufacturing issues using statistical and digital tools, ensuring root causes are addressed.

Skills

Digital Simulation

Statistical Analysis

Data-Driven Decisions

Machine Interlinking Concepts

Troubleshooting

Production Analytics

Software Development

Programming Languages

Digital Twins

Lean Production

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Plant Simulation

Visual Components

3D Experience

FlexSim

Omniverse

Proprietary Tools

Job description

Digital Engineering & Simulation Design

• Design and execute digital simulations and statistical analyses to validate value streams, layouts, and processes before physical implementation
• Develop and apply digital engineering methodologies — integrating products, processes, and resources — throughout the entire production lifecycle
• Perform digital verification of feasibility for manufacturing concepts, using data‑driven approaches to reduce risk and accelerate decision‑making
• Plan, simulate, and implement machine interlinking concepts using Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), from initial concept through to full‑scale deployment
• Evaluate and integrate new automation technologies, assessing their impact on cycle time, tooling, quality, and material flow
• Partner with production teams to identify, analyze, and resolve manufacturing issues using statistical and digital tools, ensuring root causes are addressed sustainably
• Initiate and lead structured troubleshooting processes based on live production data, driving corrective actions through to completion
• Work closely with Schaeffler's global manufacturing technology networks — including division, business division, and business unit groups — while maintaining strong alignment with regional stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field and 1 year of experience
• Relevant professional experience in production and digitalization with focus on disruptive concepts and technologies
• Knowledge of end‑to‑end digital engineering in linking product, process, and resource contexts, integration of design, simulation, and production
• Demonstrated competency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, RoS), databases, and business/manufacturing software, and software development
• Experience in applying and customizing digital engineering and simulation tools (e.g., Plant Simulation, Visual Components, 3D experience, FlexSim, Omniverse etc) and developing and implementing proprietary software tools
• Experience in the field of Industrial Metaverse and in development and implementation of digital production twins
• Demonstrated competency in analyzing and evaluating production and logistics frameworks from technical and economic standpoints, including methodologies associated with Lean Production
• Strong analytical skills and structured, solution‑oriented working style
• Interpersonal proficiency including teamwork, goal orientation, conflict management, and effective communication
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship

Hard Skills

• Digital Simulation
• Statistical Analysis
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Machine Interlinking Concepts
• Troubleshooting Processes
• Production and Logistics Frameworks Analysis
• Software Development
• Digital Production Twins

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork
• Goal Orientation
• Conflict Management
• Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering