Simulation Engineer – Battery Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Advanced Manufacturing Environment | Onsite
Travel: Minimal to Moderate as Needed
Schedule: Full-Time

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About the Opportunity

Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated Simulation Engineer to support the development of advanced manufacturing and supply chain simulation capabilities.

This role will focus on building and validating discrete event simulation (DES) models using Siemens Plant Simulation software to support data-driven operational decisions across production lines, plant operations, and regional supply chains.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing simulation, data analysis, and production systems, with the ability to translate complex simulation results into actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain discrete event simulation (DES) models for manufacturing and supply chain operations
Build simulation models at multiple operational levels including line, shop, plant, and regional supply chain
Utilize Siemens Plant Simulation software to model and optimize manufacturing processes
Create and maintain standardized simulation templates, validation methods, and deliverable formats
Establish simulation validation standards to ensure model accuracy and reliability
Support development and organization of centralized simulation model libraries
Analyze simulation output data to identify operational improvements and business insights
Collaborate with internal engineering and data analytics teams on data integration and digital twin initiatives
Coordinate with external simulation vendors and support project execution
Provide technical guidance and training on simulation tools and best practices
Support continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations

Qualifications | What You Bring (Must Have)

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum 5 years of experience in discrete event simulation within a manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience using Siemens Plant Simulation software
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production systems, and supply chain processes
Experience with programming or scripting tools such as Python or SQL
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
Experience developing simulation standards, templates, and validation processes
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, and project priorities
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or PhD in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, or related field
Experience with digital twin technologies within manufacturing environments
Familiarity with Siemens Process Simulate, Delmia, or related modeling platforms
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience
Automotive or battery manufacturing experience
Project management or cross-functional leadership experience

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