General Motors

Throughput Simulation Engineer

General Motors$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
  • 3 years of experience as a Simulation Engineer or Systems Engineer
  • Proficiency in GMS principles related to throughput
  • Familiarity with Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP)
  • Experience with discrete event simulation software and Siemens Plant Sim

Responsibilities

  • Conduct throughput analysis and simulation for new vehicle programs
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on system design and optimization
  • Support plants in initiatives for throughput improvement
  • Implement simulation deliverables for major vehicle programs
  • Run experiments and analyze results to generate standard reports
  • Respond to throughput simulation requests from manufacturing facilities
  • Extract inputs from planning documents to define throughput targets

Benefits

  • Hybrid work policy of 3 days in-office and 2 days remote
  • Opportunity for occasional domestic travel
  • Engagement with cutting-edge vehicle manufacturing systems
  • Collaborative work environment across engineering teams
  • Involvement in the early phases of vehicle development
Full Job Description
Job Description

DUTIES: Perform throughput analysis and simulation of new vehicle programs throughout all phases of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP). Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering (ME) centers in the design and optimization of current and future manufacturing systems and will support plants in throughput improvement initiatives. Implement simulation deliverables for assigned new and major Vehicle programs. Optimally run experiments and analysis, interpret results, and generate standard reports. Respond to throughput simulation pulls from assigned manufacturing facilities. Extract necessary inputs from Manufacturing Planning documents and calculate Stand Alone Throughput (SAT) targets and overspeed. Occasional domestic travel (~5%). Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-Office, 2 Days Remote - Must be able to report to local office.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems and Technology, or related field of study and Three (3) years of experience as a Simulation Engineer, Systems Engineer, or related role. Three (3) years of experience with the following: GMS principles and concepts that can be applied to throughput requirements; Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP); Throughput Improvement Process (TIP), methods and tools; Vehicle or GPS manufacturing facilities; Discrete event simulation software; and Siemens Plant Sim Simulation Software.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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1908
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