Simulation Engineer (DES)

Job Description

Job Title: Simulation Engineer (DES)
Location: Lansing, MI
Zip Code: 48341
Duration: 6 Months
Pay Rate: $41.08 - $54.34/hr.
Keyword's: #Lansingjobs; #SimulationEngineerjobs;
Start Date: Immediate

Job Summary
Key responsibilities
* Build discrete event simulation models (FlexSim preferred) for manufacturing and material flow use cases in Normal (e.g., inter shop buffers, ASRS sizing, AGV flows, shop overspeed trade offs).
* Translate high level factory requirements (demand, shift pattern, product mix, FPY, MTBF/MTTR) into simulation ready input assumptions and scenarios.
* Run scenario and sensitivity studies (Experimenter) to:
o Confirm line and shop net JPH vs. targets.
o Quantify overspeed, OPR/TEE, and buffer requirements.
o Evaluate jobs per shift (JPS) regularity and risk envelopes.
* Summarize results in clear, decision focused reports and slide content for ME and program leadership (e.g., options with trade offs on throughput, risk, and space).
* Collaborate with layout, material flow, and industrial engineering to align DES assumptions with real PORs and constraints.
* Follow Client DES standards and libraries for model structure, naming, documentation, and handoff.

Required qualifications
* 3+ years experience in automotive manufacturing engineering (e.g., body, paint, GA, battery, drive unit, or material flow) with direct ownership of discrete event simulation projects.
* Expert level proficiency with Autodesk FlexSim
* Demonstrated experience modeling:
o Multi line assembly systems with buffers and rework.
o Stochastic behavior (failures, repairs, variability in process times).
o Throughput / capacity and bottleneck analysis.
* Solid understanding of manufacturing KPIs (JPH, JPS, OEE/TEE, MTBF/MTTR, WIP, buffer sizing).
* Ability to clean and structure input data, define scenarios, and explain model limitations and assumptions.
* Strong communication skills: can condense complex simulation logic into concise recommendations for non simulation stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications
* Familiarity with FlexScript / C++ / Python for custom logic and tooling in DES.
* Prior work on greenfield factory design or major capacity upgrades (launch and ramp).

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.