Plant Simulation Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies is seeking a Plant Simulation Engineer to develop and validate discrete event simulation models that optimize material flow, manufacturing planning, capacity analysis, and launch readiness across GM facilities. You will use digital factory tools to evaluate production scenarios, identify bottlenecks, and deliver data-driven recommendations to improve throughput and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on Siemens Plant Simulation expertise, experience with related

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or Mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain digital factory models using Siemens Plant Simulation.
• Perform manufacturing capacity analysis for body shop, paint shop, and/or final assembly.
• Analyze throughput, cycle times, and buffer sizing.
• Evaluate material handling systems, AMRs/AGVs, conveyors, and production lines.
• Support new vehicle launches through simulation-based validation.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose process improvements.
• Validate plant layouts and manufacturing concepts before implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and plant operations.
• Generate reports and present simulation results to stakeholders.

Skills

Plant Simulation

Throughput analysis

3+ years experience

Education

Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens Plant Simulation

Tecnomatrix

Job description

Must have: Plantsim/Tecnomatrix, throughput simulation, 3+ years of experienc

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Role Summar

yThe Plant Simulation Engineer is responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing discrete event simulation (DES) models to support material flow optimization, manufacturing planning, capacity analysis and launch readiness activities across General Motors production facilities

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. Key Responsibiliti

• esDevelop and maintain digital factory models using Siemens Plant Simulatio
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• y.Analyze - Throughput (Jobs Per Hour), Cycle times, Buffer sizing et
• r:Material handling systems, AMRs / AGVs, Conveyors, Production lin
• nsSupport new vehicle launches through simulation-based validatio
• n.Identify bottlenecks and propose process improvement
• s.Validate plant layouts and manufacturing concepts before implementatio
• n.Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Controls Engineers, Material Flow Engineers, Process/IE Engineers and Plant Operations team
• s.Generate reports and present simulation results to plant stakeholder

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Required Qualificati

• in:Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Mechatronics Engineer
• ineExperience with Siemens Plant Simulati
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• sesMaterial f
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• emsAbility to clearly communicate technical findings to cross-functional tea

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Preferred Qualificat

• ionsAGVs, AMRs, and Automated Material Handling Sys

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Nice to

• have:Isaac Sim - another upcoming Simulation