Engineer, Production Simulation and Digital Engineering

Engineer, Production Simulation and Digital Engineering

Location:

Fort Mill, SC, US, 29715

Job Requisition

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

• Design and execute digital simulations and statistical analyses to validate value streams, layouts, and processes before physical implementation.
• Develop and apply digital engineering methodologies — integrating products, processes, and resources — throughout the entire production lifecycle.
• Perform digital verification of feasibility for manufacturing concepts, using data‑driven approaches to reduce risk and accelerate decision‑making.

• Plan, simulate, and implement machine interlinking concepts using Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), from initial concept through to full‑scale deployment.
• Evaluate and integrate new automation technologies, assessing their impact on cycle time, tooling, quality, and material flow.

• Partner with production teams to identify, analyze, and resolve manufacturing issues using statistical and digital tools, ensuring root causes are addressed sustainably.
• Initiate and lead structured troubleshooting processes based on live production data, driving corrective actions through to completion.

• Work closely with Schaeffler's global manufacturing technology networks — including division, business division, and business unit groups — while maintaining strong alignment with regional stakeholders.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field and 1 year of experience
• Relevant professional experience in production and digitalization with focus on disruptive concepts and technologies.
• Knowledge of end‑to‑end digital engineering in linking product, process, and resource contexts, integration of design, simulation, and production.
• Experience in applying and customizing digital engineering and simulation tools (e.g., Plant Simulation, Visual Components, 3D experience, Flex Sim, Omniverse etc) and developing and implementing proprietary software tools.
• Experience in the field of Industrial Metaverse and in development and implementation of digital production twins.
• Demonstrated competency in analyzing and evaluating production and logistics frameworks from technical and economic standpoints, including methodologies associated with Lean Production.
• Strong analytical skills and structured, solution‑oriented working style.
• Interpersonal proficiency including teamwork, goal orientation, conflict management, and effective communication.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in an engineering related field
• Experience in animation and visualization

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.