Discrete Event Simulation Lead Engineer

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Discrete Event Simulation Lead Engineer - £33/hr (Inside IR35) West Midlands 12 Months contract (potential to renew) Division: Manufacturing Engineering Position Description: Virtual Discrete Event Lead Simulation Engineer Responsible for the development and delivery of the Discrete Event Simulation model and documentation, modelling the process flow from concept through to the delivery phase to JOB1 + 90 days. The model will be developed to include, but not limited to: - - Discrete Event Simulation - Lead the DES model generation from concept modelling to fully detailed mimic of the programme / system that meet the design scope, operating principals, performance metrics, safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and environment objectives are met. - Lead the system optimisation, cost avoidance, best practises capturing and sharing this with relevant stakeholders - Able to work effectively with design teams to develop and optimise solutions considering multi-attributes within defined deadlines and time constraints - Guide the process using a product knowledge and awareness of potential design constraints to ensure due consideration is given in developing solutions - Coordinate and lead projects and teams feedback of results as required through design / project reviews / DES Dashboards - Lead optimisation of the DES model against different model derivative mixes and operational parameters. - Guide the process to adhere to the vehicle derivative sequencing and build to sequence rules Skills/Experience Required: - Demonstrable working knowledge and experience of Discrete Event Simulation toolset - Demonstrable previous experience and background in production process flow simulation, problem solving on complex technical systems. - Demonstrable previous experience of bottleneck analysis using Discrete Event Simulation. - Demonstrable previous experience of delivering Discrete Event Simulation to programme KPIs and targets - Thorough Understanding and Application of Lean Tools and Techniques - Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment - Experience in automotive production. - Experience working practices of programme integration and new programmes in automotive engineering. - Previous experience Siemens Technomatix Plant Simulation toolset preferred Additional Information: This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35. Locations for this role include West Midlands sites - Wolverhampton, Solihull and Coventry. Please note to apply for this position, you MUST have a UK passport / valid UK settlement status or a Visa that does not require sponsorship of any kind. The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business. Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors