Simulation Engineer

Design Systems Inc; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Job summary

Design Systems, Inc. is seeking a Simulation Engineer to develop, verify, and validate simulation models for manufacturing systems, material flow, transportation strategies, and line efficiency. You will analyze production lines, material handling, and networks, delivering insights for improved throughput and reduced downtime.

This role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in discrete event simulation with Plant Simulation, strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years of simulation model development experience (Siemens Plant Simulation preferred).
• Strong knowledge of discrete event simulation and material flow modeling.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and production systems.
• Experience with AGVs, conveyors, cranes, and AS/RS.
• Plant Simulation SimTalk programming experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; VBA a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, verify, and validate simulation models for manufacturing systems.
• Model and analyze production lines, material handling, and transportation networks.
• Conduct simulation studies on throughput, bottlenecks, and downtime.
• Create and maintain simulation asset libraries (AGVs, conveyors, cranes, AS/RS).
• Develop and present simulation results and recommendations via reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to align outcomes with goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer within the team.

Skills

Plant Simulation

SimTalk

AutoCAD

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Tools

Siemens Plant Simulation

Conveyors

Job description

Job Summary

As a Simulation Engineer at Design Systems, Inc., you will be responsible for developing, verifying, and validating simulation models to evaluate manufacturing systems, material flow, transportation strategies, and production line efficiency. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented problem solver with experience in discrete event simulation and a solid understanding of automotive or manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, verify, and validate simulation models using dynamic simulation tools (preferably Siemens Plant Simulation)
• Model and analyze production lines, material handling systems, and transportation networks
• Conduct simulation studies to evaluate:
• Throughput, bottlenecks, and downtime
• Delivery routes and operator efficiency
• Vehicle, pallet, and carrier resource utilization
• Storage capacity and sensitivity analysis
• Create and maintain simulation asset libraries (AGVs, conveyors, cranes, ASRS, etc.)
• Develop and present simulation results and recommendations via reports and presentations
• Support cross-functional teams during project planning and execution phases
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to align simulation outcomes with project goals
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer across the simulation team

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in simulation model development (preferably with Plant Simulation from Siemens)
• Solid understanding of discrete event simulation and material flow modeling
• Experience with manufacturing engineering and production systems
• Familiarity with various material handling and transportation systems (AGVs, fork trucks, tuggers, conveyors, etc.)
• Programming experience (Plant Simulation SimTalk preferred)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); VBA experience a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel as required

Preferred

• Experience developing simulations for power & free, skid, and monorail conveyor systems
• Exposure to crane systems, ASRS, and automated storage solutions
• Prior experience with bottleneck analysis, resource optimization, and throughput studies
• Leadership or mentoring experience in a technical or project environment

Why Join Design Systems, Inc.?

• Work on innovative and high-impact projects within the automotive and manufacturing sectors
• Be part of a collaborative and experienced engineering team
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive travel support