Discrete Event Simulation Engineer

Overview

Develop and optimize automotive production processes using discrete event simulation.

Key Responsibilities

• agv estimation
• racking design
• plant simulation
• throughput analysis
• buffer sizing
• bottleneck analysis

Tasks

-AGV quantity estimation and identifying operational hotspots. -Racking studies to maximize space and efficiency. -Onsite material movements (lineside deliveries, marketplace transfers). -Material movements between sites to improve supply chain efficiency. -Perform volume throughput increase studies and evaluate system "what-if" scenarios. -Develop and implement Discrete Event Simulation models using Plant Simulation to optimize automotive production processes. -Determine buffer size requirements and assess the impact of different model derivative mixes on production flow. -Ensure process adherence to vehicle derivative sequencing and build-to-sequence rules. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data insights into clear recommendations. -Optimize material flows and logistics, including: -Conduct bottleneck analysis and recommend strategies to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• excel vba
• witness
• automotive
• logistics
• analytics
• communication

What You Bring

-Remote working can be considered for the right candidate -Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders. -Proven experience in automotive production or logistics environments. -Strong analytical skills with a focus on bottleneck analysis and process optimization. -Strong Excel VBA skills for data analysis and model enhancement. -Experience in modelling assembly lines to improve efficiency. -Hands-on expertise with Witness Discrete Event Simulation toolset.

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Benefits

-Career development -Minimum 6 month contract with a strong possibility of extension

About Segula Technologies

-SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group with a presence in over 30 countries and 140 offices worldwide. -The company operates in major industrial sectors including automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, and life sciences. -SEGULA Technologies conducts large-scale projects, ranging from studies to industrialization and production. -The group's revenue was €19.2M in FY 2020, with a gross profit margin of 36.5%. -SEGULA Technologies offers engineering services such as design, hardware electronics, software development, and position determination. -The company has developed innovative projects like SARA for redesigning aircraft interiors and NAVI+ for navigation without GPS networks. -SEGULA Technologies has expertise in areas such as video processing, automation, lean manufacturing, and embedded systems. -The group has created solutions like ATLAS, an autonomous industrial drone for assembly lines, and IMADRONE for semi-automatic piloting in extreme conditions. -SEGULA Technologies is expanding its presence in the United States, having doubled its business volume in North America in just one year. -The company recently launched its local Tooling & Automation Systems division for advanced production modernization in the United States.

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