Ghafari Associates LLC

Simulation Engineer

Ghafari Associates LLC • $70K — $95K *
Dearborn, MI 48126Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain.
  • 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing or supply chain experience.
  • Experience with simulation software (FlexSim preferred) and data visualization tools like Qlik Sense or Tableau.
  • Proficiency in coding languages such as C++, VBA, or Python.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of discrete-event simulation models to identify improvements in operations.
  • Drive efficiency by fine-tuning data analysis and model building.
  • Apply lean principles to standardize model and data frameworks.
  • Train staff on best practices in data management and model development.
  • Gather and analyze complex datasets for insights and operational potential.
  • Evaluate data accuracy and integrity processes during changes.
  • Collaborate with teams to visualize data and create operational road maps.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external clients.
  • Innovative work environment focusing on simulation technologies.
  • Access to cutting-edge simulation and data analysis tools.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

General Summary:

This role is responsible for leading development of discrete-event simulation models and driving innovation in simulation modeling with a focus on model speed and build efficiency. Such models will be developed to identify tactical and strategic improvements in manufacturing and business operations. These models are used to provide insights into current operational capability and future operational potential in order to develop data-driven, profitable business plans.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Consistently drive efficiency within the team through support and fine-tuning of complex data analysis and/or model building
  • Utilize manufacturing and/or business operations experience to quickly frame the operational challenge and visualize a solution design
  • Apply lean principles and methods to develop standardized model and data frameworks in order to identify best practices in model development
  • Train new or existing employees in data management and model development best practices
  • Ability to harvest large sets of data from numerous sources and identify patterns in joining or linking data
  • Efficiently evaluate data accuracy and completeness to establish processes and requirements necessary to maintain data integrity through change
  • Collaborate with cross-functional, external client teams to gather comprehensive data required for model development and/or analysis
  • Collaborate with internal business development and project managers to transform and visualize the data in creating and driving operational road maps
  • Effectively communicate model functionality to the client or internal team for assurance of model results accuracy
  • Develop model KPIs unique to the context of the client challenge, providing insight into unfulfilled operational potential

Employment Qualifications:

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain from an accredited university
  • Minor studies in Computer Science is a plus


Experience:
  • 3-5 years of manufacturing or supply chain on-the-job experience
  • Manufacturing or supply chain on-the-job experience

Additional Skills:
  • Experience with one or more simulation software tools such as FlexSim, Simio, AnyLogic, etc. (Experience with FlexSim is preferred.)
  • Experience with one or more data visualization tools such as Qlik Sense, Tableau, Power BI, etc.
  • Experience with one or more coding languages such as C++, VBA, Python, etc.
  • Passion for advancing Industry 4.0 and, simulation technology in particular, within manufacturing
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software, with particular strength in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus.
  • Experience with Revit is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About Ghafari Associates LLC

Ghafari Associates LLC is an architecture and engineering firm that provides design, engineering, and construction services to clients in a variety of industries. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Ghafari Associates has completed projects in over 30 countries and has worked with clients such as General Motors, Ford, and Boeing. The company's mission is to create innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance the built environment and improve people's lives.
Learn more about Ghafari Associates LLC
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1982
* Ladders Estimates

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