Simulation Engineer

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The role of Simulation Engineer combines knowledge about production, material management, data analysis, and process modeling. It is focused on creating static and dynamic simulation models to increase throughput, efficiency, and estimate adequate resource requirements to Magna production plants. The Simulation Engineer is knowledgeable about Discrete-Event/Agent-Based Simulation modeling and analysis, automotive production environment, materials management, and statistical analysis. The Simulation Engineer is capable of developing projects of moderate complexity with minimum supervision while keeping divisional quality, time, and customer satisfaction standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 annually
GENERAL

• Validating and analyzing production processes with minimum supervision
• Building Static and Dynamic Simulation models with focus on throughput improvement, de-bottlenecking, buffer optimization, process improvement with minimum supervision
• Building Static and Dynamic Simulation models with focus on under-the-roof material flow, fleet estimation, congestion analysis, layout optimization with minimum supervision
• Building process charts to represent man-machine/process sequences (Cycle Time Charts - CTCs) with minimum supervision
• Troubleshooting complex situations involving multiple variables and conditions with minimum supervision
• Conducting statistical analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with minimum supervision
• Building and analyzing what-if scenarios with focus in KPI improvement with minimum supervision
• Making technical assumptions and offering alternative approaches within a framework of customary practices with minimum supervision
• Interacting with stakeholders from the organization and customer divisions to collect, validate and analyze process data with minimum supervision
• Collecting data (on-site/off-site) to build, calibrate and validate models with minimum supervision
• Making data-driven recommendations related to cost-benefit matters regarding scenarios analyzed
• Building clear, actionable reports with minimum supervision
• Managing project data and meta-data, including procurement, logging, and dealing with unclear/incomplete information with minimum supervision
• Mitigating errors or mistakes as soon as identified with minimum supervision
• Decision-making on project time and scope, provided no engineering changes are necessary, with minimum supervision
• Observing work related timelines, scope, and quality requirements with minimum supervision
• Following operational procedures, work-standards, and divisional guidelines with minimum supervision
• Requesting timely and appropriate support from team-members and superiors when necessary
• Developing modeling libraries
• Providing support or instruction to co-workers
• Supporting hiring panels, interviews, related to the role
• Supporting other divisional activities and tasks
• Upholds the principles of the Magna Employee's Charter, Magna's Operational Principles, Magna's Environmental Health and Safety Policy & Procedures, MML Quality Policy, Program Execution Process and Business Protocols. Must understand and respect the laws and cultures in countries which Magna conducts business & Magna compliances.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Must understand and comply the laws and cultures in countries which Magna conducts business & Magna compliances.
• Involvement in financial matters is on a level of providing data only and/or making recommendations.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• No direct supervision of incumbents and/or work units/departments.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Ensure all safety and non-safety rules and regulations are followed
• Ensure adherence to established quality and housekeeping standards
• Review and adhere to MML's health and safety, environmental, and quality standards, operating procedures, and policies
• Respond immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, defects or non-compliance issues
• Understand and uphold the policies that prohibit workplace violence and harassment
• In addition to the above, the duties include those specified under the Occupational Health & Safety Ac

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:

• Education Required: Bachelor's Degree - Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Education Preferred: Master's Degree

Required:

• 3 - 5 year's experience
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with SIMIO, FlexSim, Arena, Simul8 or PlantSimulation.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Manufacturing Operation Patterns
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in estimating production volumes and efficiencies
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Operational Equipment Efficiency (OEE) concepts
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with statistical analyses (descriptive, inferential)
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in material lineside presentation
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in under-the-roof materials flow, conveyance systems
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with automotive assembly processes
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in assembly process design and layout development
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with 2D CAD
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in MS Excel, Macro development (VBA, C#)
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in MySQL or similar
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Python/C++
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Design of Experiments (DOE)
• English language (fluent speaking/writing/reading)
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Work ethics - Reliable, self-motivated, team player
• Strong problem-solving abilities - analytical, structured thinking
• Fully capable of breaking-down complex tasks into actionable work-packages
• Fully capable of prioritizing work and focusing on time-constraints (milestones, delivery dates)
• Fully capable of planning work, aligning expectations, and communicating changes clearly
• Self-starter, able to work autonomously
• Self-motivated, eager to learn new skills
• Strong understanding and compliance to established rules, procedures and policies relating to the position

Preferred:

• Strong knowledge and practical experience with 3D CAD, 3D viewers (e.g. Spinfire)
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in GD&T concepts
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in warehouse configuration
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in project planning and project management
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to deal with difficult situations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The majority of the job is performed in a standard office environment with minimal risk or harmful elements.
• Occasional visits to manufacturing facilities
• Job requires dealing with confidential and sensitive information and situations.
• Job requires handling of stressful situations
• Valid Driver's License required
• Travel Requirement 30 %

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Act decisively
• Champion change
• Lead the team
• Inspire others
• Think strategically
• Think top and bottom line

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting