Discrete Event Simulation Manager

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Position Title:

Discrete Event Simulation Manager

Duration:
Contract

Location:

Halewood, Liverpool

• Responsible for the development and delivery of the Discrete Event Simulation model and documentation, modelling the process flow from concept through to the delivery phase to JOB1 + 90 days.
• The model will be developed to include, but not limited to:
  • Discrete Event Simulation
  • Lead the DES model generation from concept modelling to a fully detailed mimic of the programme/system that meets the design scope, operating principles, performance metrics, safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and environment objectives.
  • Lead the system optimisation, cost avoidance, best practices capturing and sharing with relevant stakeholders.
  • Able to work effectively with design teams to develop and optimise solutions considering multi‑attributes within defined deadlines and time constraints.
  • Guide the process using product knowledge and awareness of potential design constraints to ensure due consideration in developing solutions.
  • Coordinate and lead projects and team feedback of results as required through design/project reviews/DES Dashboards.
  • Lead optimisation of the DES model against different model derivative mixes and operational parameters.
  • Lead bottleneck analysis of the system and develop strategies to remove bottlenecks.
  • Lead volume throughput increase studies and system "what if" analyses.
  • Guide the process to adhere to vehicle derivative sequencing and build‑to‑sequence rules.
  • Support the continual development of tools and techniques that enhance capability, improve quality and robustness of DES models.
  • Mentor and train junior team members and graduates.
  • Undertake any other work as directed by the line manager in connection with the role.

• Working knowledge and experience of a Discrete Event Simulation toolset.
• Previous experience using Lanner Witness or Siemens Technomatix Plant Simulation toolset.
• Previous experience and background in production process flow simulation and problem solving on complex technical systems.
• Previous experience of bottleneck analysis using Discrete Event Simulation.
• Previous experience of delivering Discrete Event Simulation to programme KPIs and targets.
• Experience in production sites.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills for conveying complex ideas.
• Effective team player, actively leads, develops and supports team members.
• High levels of personal resilience, integrity and honesty, and a strong sense of humility for the team.
• Capability to enable speed in decision making through establishing alignment, clarity, appropriate resources and sense of urgency while bringing others along.

• Experience in automotive production.
• Experience with programme integration and new programmes in automotive engineering.