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Senior Engineer- Throughput Simulations

generalmotors
lead, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026
Job Description Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DONOT 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 Build, maintain, and improve Plant Simulation models that represent production and material flow behavior for manufacturing systems. Analyze throughput, identify bottlenecks, evaluate capacity constraints, and recommend actions to help the system achieve required output. Study machine utilization, processing behavior, setup time, failure impacts, and buffer performance to improve line flow and system stability. Configure and use material flow, resources, and mobile objects within Plant Simulation to run scenario-based what-if studies. Translate production plans and operating assumptions into simulation-ready inputs and model logic. Prepare clear results summaries, charts, and recommendations for engineering and project stakeholders. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production/ Automobile Engineering discipline. 3-10 Years of Experience in Throughput Simulation/Material Flow Simulation for Automotive Plant Hands-on experience with Siemens Plant Simulation, AutoCAD Hands-on experience with SimTalk 2 to code logics of simulation model Knowledge about workflow and processes in Body, Paint, General Assembly and propulsion systems Knowledge about throughput behaviors and production systems Knowledge in Python and other scripting languages Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Strategy (ex. TOC) Ability to address unusual and/or difficult problems with analytical ability and problem-solving techniques Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, layout design and Material flow and layouts Knowledge about vehicle assembly manufacturing process and documentation Excellent research-ability of multiple information and data sources Excellent Communication (verbal & written) and meeting facilitation skills Working knowledge of Industrial Engineering including Manufacturing Process Documentation, Global Manufacturing Systems, Bill of Process (BoP), Bill of Equipment's (BoE), Vehicle assembly process in automotive plant (Body / Paint / GA) Knowledge of office tools, Power BI, VBA Macro About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. 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