Discrete Event Simulation Specialist â Manufacturing & Robotics Systems
Discrete Event Simulation Specialist â Manufacturing & Robotics Systems
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Job Description
Job Description
Work Arrangement
Hybrid The successful candidate is expected to report to the designated location a minimum of 3 days per week or at other frequency dictated by business needs. The primary work location will be Warren MI.
The Role
As aDiscrete Event Simulation (DES) Specialist you will play a critical role in optimizing manufacturing and warehouse operations through advanced simulation modeling. Using industry-standard DES software youll build dynamic digital models to analyze system performance identify bottlenecks and support strategic investment decisions. Your work will span automated semi-automated and manual processesincluding roboticsand directly influence transformation initiatives and operational planning.
What Youll Do
- Build and validate discrete event simulation models using tools such as FlexSim Emulate3D or Simul8 to represent complex manufacturing and warehouse systems.
- Conduct robotic reach and cycle time studies to optimize motion paths and reduce idle time.
- Perform throughput and capacity analysis to identify flow constraints and improve system performance.
- Develop simulations for virtual commissioning and maintain digital twins for real-time operational reference.
- Create adaptive data-driven simulation models that reflect current system status and forecast future performance.
- Develop custom scripts and control logic to enhance simulation fidelity and automation.
- Analyze production metrics (e.g. cycle time throughput utilization first pass yield) and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate with design teams to validate tooling layout and robot selection using simulation outputs.
- Generate robot paths and Off-Line Programs (OLPs) to support engineering and deployment teams.
- Produce high-quality simulation visuals and animations for presentations and stakeholder engagement.
- Support facility-level simulation deployment and provide training to internal users.
- Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences ensuring clarity and impact.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 2 years of experience in operations or manufacturing environments with direct application of DES tools.
- Strong foundation inmathematics statistics andstochastic modeling.
- Working knowledge ofFlexSimEmulate3DSimul8 or similar simulation platforms.
- Practical experience modelingautomatedsemi-automated andmanual systems including robotic cells and material handling equipment.
- Ability to develop and implement simulation models that accurately represent complex systems and workflows.
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Operations Research Computer Science Data Science or a related quantitative field or equivalent experience.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience integrating simulation models withreal-time datadigital twins orIoT platforms.
- Familiarity withrobotic simulation environments(e.g. Process Simulate RoboDK) andoffline programming tools.
- Background inlean manufacturingSix Sigma orcontinuous improvementmethodologies.
- Experience supportingautomation deploymentin unionized manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge ofsimulation-based optimization including constraint modeling and scenario analysis.
- Experience creatingrealistic 3D animationsand simulation videos for technical presentations.
- Skilled inPythonC or other object-oriented languages for simulation scripting and data analysis.
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
This role may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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