AME Technology Leader Simulation

Role Summary

The Simulation Engineer is responsible for discrete event simulation Digital Twin enablement and MTMbased time analysis during the design and industrialization phases of manufacturing systems. The role supports capacity planning What If Scnearios Validation Material Flow Optimization takt achievement productivity optimization and ergonomictime validation for complex manufacturing lines across electrification and powertrain programs.

The position enables virtual validation of manufacturing systems by combining simulation models MTM standards and production data supporting datadriven decisionmaking within AME.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop discrete event simulation models for new manufacturing concepts and futurestate scenarios.

• Perform cycle time capacity utilization and resource optimization analysis.

• Execute whatif scenarios to evaluate automation strategies line balancing and operational variability.

• Conduct material flow analysis and support layout design and optimization for assembly and machining lines.

• Analyze simulation results and provide actionable insights to achieve required TAKT time especially for highmix production.

• Apply MTM standards to validate manual operation times and support standardized work content definition.

• Integrate MTMbased time data into simulation models for realistic and reliable cycletime behavior.

• Support line balancing workload distribution and ergonomic time analysis in collaboration with Industrial Engineering teams.

• Support development and use of manufacturing Digital Twins by linking simulation MTM standards and production data.

• Enable virtual validation and performance comparison between simulated planned and actual production to drive continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Production Mechanical Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in discrete manufacturing preferably in automotive or highvolume environments.
• Formal training or certification in MTM Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation (handson expertise).
• Ability to create custom logic and objects within simulation tools.
• Programming knowledge (e.g. C XML JavaScript or similar).
• Strong understanding of discrete event and timeoriented simulation.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes automation and production systems.
• Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD CATIA).
• Strong foundation in statistical data analysis.