Simulation Engineer

Magna Electronics Inc.

Brampton, CA, United States
$100,000 - $120,000 annually; not specified; not s...
Discrete-event/agent-based simulation modeling
Automotive production environment knowledge
Statistical analysis of kpis
The Simulation Engineer role combines knowledge about production, material management, data analysis, and process modeling to increase throughput, efficiency, and estimate resource requirements for Magna production plants

Job Summary

  • The Simulation Engineer role combines knowledge about production, material management, data analysis, and process modeling to increase throughput, efficiency, and estimate resource requirements for Magna production plants.
  • Responsibilities include building static and dynamic simulation models, conducting statistical analysis of KPIs, and making data-driven recommendations related to cost-benefit matters.
  • At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies and benefit from a wide range of development prospects.

Matching Summary

The Simulation Engineer role combines knowledge about production, material management, data analysis, and process modeling to increase throughput, efficiency, and estimate resource requirements for Magna production plants.

Salary

$100,000 - $120,000 annually; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Discrete-Event/Agent-Based Simulation modeling
  • Automotive production environment knowledge
  • Statistical analysis of KPIs
  • Material flow and conveyance systems
  • 2D CAD and MS Excel Macro development
  • Python/C++ programming

Nice-to-have

  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Attention to detail and work ethics
  • Self-starter, able to work autonomously
  • Eager to learn new skills
  • Negotiation and influencing skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of experience
  • Strong knowledge of SIMIO, FlexSim, Arena, Simul8 or PlantSimulation
  • Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Operation Patterns
  • Strong knowledge of production volumes and efficiencies estimation
  • Strong knowledge of Operational Equipment Efficiency (OEE) concepts
  • Strong knowledge of statistical analyses
  • Strong knowledge of material lineside presentation
  • Strong knowledge of under-the-roof materials flow
  • Strong knowledge of automotive assembly processes
  • Strong knowledge of assembly process design and layout development
  • Strong knowledge of MS Excel, Macro development (VBA, C#)
  • Strong knowledge of MySQL or similar
  • Strong knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Fluent English speaking/writing/reading
  • Valid Driver’s License

Work Rights

Not specified

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