Optimizing manufacturing and warehouse operations through advanced simulation modeling at General Motors
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in operations or manufacturing environments, with direct application of DES tools.
- Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and stochastic modeling
- Working knowledge of FlexSim, Emulate3D, Simul8, or similar simulation platforms.
- Practical experience modeling automated, semi-automated, and manual systems, including robotic cells and material handling equipment.
- Ability to develop and implement simulation models that accurately represent complex systems and workflows.
- Experience integrating simulation models with real-time data, digital twins, or IoT platforms
- Familiarity with robotic simulation environments (e.g., Process Simulate, RoboDK) and offline programming tools
Responsibilities
- Build and validate discrete event simulation models using tools such as FlexSim, Emulate3D, or Simul8 to represent complex manufacturing and warehouse systems.
- Conduct robotic reach and cycle time studies to optimize motion paths and reduce idle time.
- Perform throughput and capacity analysis to identify flow constraints and improve system performance.
- Develop simulations for virtual commissioning and maintain digital twins for real-time operational reference.
- Create adaptive, data-driven simulation models that reflect current system status and forecast future performance.
- Develop custom scripts and control logic to enhance simulation fidelity and automation.
- Analyze production metrics (e.g., cycle time, throughput, utilization, first pass yield) and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field or equivalent experience.
- GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.
- This role may be eligible for relocation benefits.
- General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.
- Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment.
