Principal Industrial Simulation Engineer

The Clorox Company; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clorox Company seeks a Principal Industrial Simulation Engineer to lead the development, execution, and analysis of simulation models for advanced manufacturing. The role blends industrial engineering with digital modeling to optimize throughput, validate system designs, and support strategic decision making for complex production environments.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing simulation/industrial engineering, deep DES tool experience, and strong data analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing simulation, emulation, or industrial engineering roles.
• Experience with discrete-event simulation tools (Emulate 3D, AnyLogic, Plant Simulation, FlexSim, Arena, etc.).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, automation systems, line balancing, cycle-time analysis, and throughput modeling.
• Experience interpreting PLC logic, MES workflows, or automation system behavior (a plus for emulation-heavy environments).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI).
• Demonstrated expertise in programming languages such as Python, C#, etc.
• Background in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills

Discrete-event simulation

Manufacturing flow optimization

Industrial systems analysis

Digital twins

Python

C#

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Systems Engineering

Tools

Emulate 3D

AnyLogic

Plant Simulation

FlexSim

Arena

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Industrial Simulation Engineer to lead the development, execution, and analysis of simulation and emulation models for advanced manufacturing operations. This role blends industrial engineering principles with modern digital modeling tools to optimize throughput, validate system designs, and support strategic decision making for complex production environments.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in discrete-event simulation, manufacturing flow optimization, and industrial systems analysis, and is comfortable translating real-world processes into accurate digital twins.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing simulation, emulation, or industrial engineering roles.
• Demonstrated expertise with discrete-event simulation tools (such as Emulate 3D, AnyLogic, Plant Simulation, FlexSim, Arena, etc.).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, automation systems, line balancing, cycle-time analysis, and throughput modeling.
• Experience interpreting PLC logic, MES workflows, or automation system behavior (a plus for emulation-heavy environments).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI).
• Demonstrated expertise in programming languages such as Python, C#, etc.
• Background in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.