Simulation Engineer: Optimize Manufacturing & Automation

Colonial Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava seeks a Simulation Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing and assembly systems using process simulation, plant layout, and data-driven analysis. This role supports new program launches by evaluating processes, equipment, labor, material flow, capacity, and investment requirements before implementation.

You'll collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, PC&L, Quality, customers, and suppliers to improve efficiency, throughput, OEE, cost, and manufacturability while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or assembly.
• 2+ years of manufacturing simulation experience, preferably in automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes, sequencing, sub-assembly, material flow, tooling, and plant operations.
• Experience developing plant layouts, process simulations, and manufacturing concepts for new programs and equipment installations.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing layouts, process simulations, and digital models for new programs and equipment installations.
• Simulate assembly processes to evaluate capacity, labor, cycle time, material flow, equipment utilization, and OEE.
• Analyze manufacturing concepts and recommend process, equipment, tooling, and automation solutions.
• Evaluate equipment and technology investments based on production requirements, cost, and expected performance.
• Identify and resolve issues related to product design, manufacturability, quality, process flow, and assembly.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, PC&L, Quality, customers, and suppliers to develop optimized manufacturing systems.
• Support the selection and implementation of automation, robotics, and emerging manufacturing technologies.
• Use simulation and data analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction, improved throughput, and increased efficiency.
• Support new program launches, process development, equipment installation, and production readiness activities.
• Apply lessons learned and best practices to improve future manufacturing processes and layouts.
• Prepare presentations, technical analyses, and recommendations for plant and customer leadership.
• Promote safe, efficient, and scalable manufacturing solutions through all phases of development and launch.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Simulation experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Voltava seeks a Simulation Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing and assembly systems using process simulation, plant layout, and data-driven analysis. This role supports new program launches by evaluating processes, equipment, labor, material flow, capacity, and investment requirements before implementation.

You'll collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, PC&L, Quality, customers, and suppliers to improve efficiency, throughput, OEE, cost, and manufacturability while