Lead Engineer - Throughput Simulations (DES)

Job Summary

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT provide immigration-related sponsorship FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT apply FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE future.

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office four times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, Build, simulate, and optimize discrete event models using Plant Simulation simulation Software
• Conduct throughput analysis, bottleneck identification, and logistics simulation optimization
• Understand process flows, analyze data, and effectively represent in simulation model to achieve better interrelationship and process improvement
• Provide recommendations to optimize resource utilization, cycle times, and system efficiency
• Perform data analysis and cost-benefit studies to support decision-making
• Lead and coordinate simulation and Planning efforts between teams to develop optimal solutions for the designed concept or current process.
• Deliver results according to project schedules and quality.
• Provide results to leadership and coordination between internal departments and Plants for multiple sites.
• Develop design solutions to provide best process flow to improve the throughput of the facilities.
• Perform self-check as per the process and submit the proposal of changes.
• Additional responsibilities are listed below.
• Act as coach/mentor/Goto person for the business unit for questions and problems within his/her area of expertise.
• Support functional leader in developing strategies related to project executions, workshare, skill-gap closure plans, assessment tools
• Guide to resolve issues relevant to project deliverables within their area of expertise.
• Obtain or provide approval/guidance for changes to processes and practices within their area of expertise (Through Global council meetings, if necessary)
• Facilitate and lead in appropriate improvement initiatives/projects as needed.

Your Skills Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Automobile)
• 10-15yrs in Automobile / Mechanical allied Engineering Industry in simulation (Required).
• Experience in Throughput Simulation Analysis for manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of Industrial Engineering including Vehicle Development Process, Global Manufacturing Systems, Bill of Process (BoP), Bill of Equipment''s (BoE),Vehicle assembly process in automotive plant (Body / Paint / GA)
• Expert knowledge about functionality of Throughput Simulation Software using Plant Simulation
• Expert Knowledge in coding logic using Simtalk2
• Expert knowledge in AutoCAD, MS Visio, MS office tools
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Python preferred).
• Knowledge of warehouse/material flow and logistics systems
• Knowledge about workflow and processes in Body, Paint, GA, and GPS
• Knowledge about throughput behaviors and production systems
• Knowledge about Lean Manufacturing Strategy (ex. TOC)
• Familiarity with digital twin concepts and Industry 4.0 technologies
• High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills-ability to interact with all levels of the organization. (Required).
• High level of analytical ability and problem-solving skills (Required).
• Demonstrated ability to work well with multiple customers at the same time (Required)
• Ability to travel is required.