Create alternate options in process to improve process output
Work with SQL, C++, and other object-oriented programming languages to customize simulation models and develop analytical tools.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers and plant teams to understand requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
Simulate and evaluate production systems to identify bottlenecks, optimize resource utilization, and enhance throughput and efficiency.
Analyze different manufacturing scenarios and recommend the most cost-effective and efficient solutions.
Interpret the result and present the findings as business insights
Creating AGV simulation models, optimizing AGV routes, identifying number of AGVs required and analyzing traffic congestion
Promote and market IE simulation capabilities within the organization to expand adoption and business impact.
Extensively work on optimizing material flow using bluebotics simulation software
Support capacity planning, line balancing, and layout optimization for both existing and expansion projects.
Integrate simulation outputs with Power BI dashboards for performance visualization and decision-making.
This position will be responsible for providing solutions and in the manufacturing/industrial engineering sector for different business units of Kohler Co.
Train and mentor new team members on FlexSim and simulation best practices.
Lead simulation projects from concept to delivery, ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely execution
Additional focus would also be managing multiple projects for multiple Kohler locations and executing them on time and delivering them to customers
Collaborate with smart factory and automation teams for digital integration and data-driven optimization.
Requirements
flexsim
power bi
sql
industrial engineering
lean manufacturing
project management
Experience: 7–12 years of experience in Industrial Engineering and Discrete Event Simulation (FlexSim preferred).
Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
Proficiency in FlexSim / Plant Simulation or equivalent simulation software.
Exposure to Power BI, SQL, and programming languages (C++, Python, etc.).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, IE fundamentals, and process improvement methodologies.
Understanding of emulation model in FlexSim/ Plantsim would be the plus.
Understand manufacturing process of various product lines and Develop and validate Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models for current and future manufacturing layouts using FlexSim (preferred) or equivalent tools.
Strong leadership qualities with experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across global teams