Job Description

Sponsorship: 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.

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office four times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

What You'll Do

Conceptualize, Build, simulate, and optimize discrete event models using Plant Simulation simulation Software
Conduct throughput analysis, bottleneck identification, and logistics simulation & optimization
Understand process flows, analyze data, and effectively represent in simulation model to achieve better interrelationship and process improvement
Provide recommendations to optimize resource utilization, cycle times, and system efficiency
Perform data analysis and cost-benefit studies to support decision-making
Lead and coordinate simulation and Planning efforts between teams to develop optimal solutions for the designed concept or current process.
Deliver results according to project schedules and quality.
Provide results to leadership and coordination between internal departments and Plants for multiple sites.
Develop design solutions to provide best process flow to improve the throughput of the facilities.
Perform self-check as per the process and submit the proposal of changes.
Additional responsibilities are listed below.
Act as coach/mentor/Goto person for the business unit for questions and problems within his/her area of expertise.
Support functional leader in developing strategies related to project executions, workshare, skill-gap closure plans, assessment tools
Guide to resolve issues relevant to project deliverables within their area of expertise.
Obtain or provide approval/guidance for changes to processes and practices within their area of expertise (Through Global council meetings, if necessary)
Facilitate and lead in appropriate improvement initiatives/projects as needed.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Automobile)
10-15yrs in Automobile / Mechanical allied Engineering Industry in simulation (Required).
Experience in Throughput Simulation Analysis for manufacturing systems.
Working knowledge of Industrial Engineering including Vehicle Development Process, Global Manufacturing Systems, Bill of Process (BoP), Bill of Equipment's (BoE), Vehicle assembly process in automotive plant (Body / Paint / GA)
Expert knowledge about functionality of Throughput Simulation Software using Plant Simulation
Expert Knowledge in coding logic using Simtalk2
Expert knowledge in AutoCAD, MS Visio, MS office tools
Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Python preferred).
Knowledge of warehouse/material flow and logistics systems
Knowledge about workflow and processes in Body, Paint, GA, and GPS
Knowledge about throughput behaviors and production systems
Knowledge about Lean Manufacturing Strategy (ex. TOC)
Familiarity with digital twin concepts and Industry 4.0 technologies
High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills-ability to interact with all levels of the organization. (Required).
High level of analytical ability and problem-solving skills (Required).
Demonstrated ability to work well with multiple customers at the same time (Required)
Ability to travel is required.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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Lead Engineer - Throughput Simulations (DES)