Simulation Engineer

Ghafari Associates; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, located in Dearborn, Michigan, is seeking a professional to lead the development of discrete-event simulation models and drive innovation focused on model speed and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with teams for data analysis and ensuring data accuracy for operational improvements. Skills in simulation software like FlexSim and data visualization tools are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing or supply chain experience.
• Experience in leading data analysis and model building.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of discrete-event simulation models.
• Drive innovation in simulation modeling.
• Train employees in data management and model development best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to gather data for model development.

Skills

Simulation software tools (FlexSim, Simio, AnyLogic)

Data visualization tools (Qlik Sense, Tableau, Power BI)

Coding languages (C++, VBA, Python)

Microsoft Office proficiency (especially Excel, PowerPoint)

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain

Minor in Computer Science

Job description

General Summary

This role is responsible for leading development of discrete-event simulation models and driving innovation in simulation modeling with a focus on model speed and build efficiency. Such models will be developed to identify tactical and strategic improvements in manufacturing and business operations. These models are used to provide insights into current operational capability and future operational potential in order to develop data-driven, profitable business plans.

Job Description

This role is responsible for leading development of discrete-event simulation models and driving innovation in simulation modeling with a focus on model speed and build efficiency. Such models will be developed to identify tactical and strategic improvements in manufacturing and business operations. These models are used to provide insights into current operational capability and future operational potential in order to develop data-driven, profitable business plans.

Essential Job Functions

• Consistently drive efficiency within the team through support and fine-tuning of complex data analysis and/or model building
• Utilize manufacturing and/or business operations experience to quickly frame the operational challenge and visualize a solution design
• Apply lean principles and methods to develop standardized model and data frameworks in order to identify best practices in model development
• Train new or existing employees in data management and model development best practices
• Ability to harvest large sets of data from numerous sources and identify patterns in joining or linking data
• Efficiently evaluate data accuracy and completeness to establish processes and requirements necessary to maintain data integrity through change
• Collaborate with cross-functional, external client teams to gather comprehensive data required for model development and/or analysis
• Collaborate with internal business development and project managers to transform and visualize the data in creating and driving operational road maps
• Effectively communicate model functionality to the client or internal team for assurance of model results accuracy
• Develop model KPIs unique to the context of the client challenge, providing insight into unfulfilled operational potential

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain from an accredited university
• Minor studies in Computer Science is a plus

Experience

• 3-5 years of manufacturing or supply chain on-the-job experience
• Manufacturing or supply chain on-the-job experience

Additional Skills

• Experience with one or more simulation software tools such as FlexSim, Simio, AnyLogic, etc. (Experience with FlexSim is preferred.)
• Experience with one or more data visualization tools such as Qlik Sense, Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• Experience with one or more coding languages such as C++, VBA, Python, etc.
• Passion for advancing Industry 4.0 and, simulation technology in particular, within manufacturing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software, with particular strength in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus.
• Experience with Revit is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Pay Transparency

Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.