Senior Industrial Engineer, Simulation
Core
Architect and own a durable, data-connected discrete event simulation capability for manufacturing line design, capacity analysis, and production risk modeling to de-risk capital expenditures and accelerate new product introductions.
Role type
Senior Industrial Engineer (Manufacturing Simulation & Operations Research)
Builds
Centralized simulation service and integrated Manufacturing Development Plan (MDP) models for defense hardware production lines.
Domain
Defense manufacturing / Industrial Engineering / Operations Research
Deliverable
production ML models | production features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Discrete event simulation, Operations research, Monte Carlo simulation, Statistical optimization, Data pipeline design, Capacity planning, Line balancing, ROI analysis, Process modeling, Validation methodologies
Preferred skills
Experience with low-volume multi-variant production environments, Knowledge of supply chain constraints, Familiarity with automation and material flow systems
Technologies
Discrete event simulation software, Monte Carlo tools, Optimization solvers, Data integration platforms
Responsibilities
Architect simulation models for NPI ramps and capital investment decisions; Manage simulation intake and prioritization across the organization; Integrate live production data to maintain model accuracy; Lead high-stakes studies on capacity, bottlenecks, and production risk; Establish validation standards and repeatable methodologies for simulation outputs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic ownership