Job Description

Company Description

Segula UK are a Global Engineering Service provider operating from 37 Countries, we have 15,000 engineers and annual revenue in excess of 1bn. We deliver key resource and knowledge to clients across four main sectors, Automotive, Rail, Energy and Aerospace. Working alongside some of the worlds largest engineering companies, delivering large scale projects that shape the future of innovation.

About the Role

We are looking for a talented

Discrete Event Simulation Engineer

to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of automotive production. Using advanced simulation techniques, you will analyse and optimise manufacturing and logistics processes to drive efficiency, improve throughput, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement

Discrete Event Simulation models

using

Plant Simulation

to optimize automotive production processes. Conduct

bottleneck analysis

and recommend strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Determine

buffer size requirements

and assess the impact of different model derivative mixes on production flow. Perform

volume throughput increase studies

and evaluate system "what-if" scenarios. Ensure

process adherence to vehicle derivative sequencing

and build-to-sequence rules. Optimize

material flows and logistics

, including:

+ Onsite material movements (lineside deliveries, marketplace transfers).
+

Material movements between sites

to improve supply chain efficiency.
+

AGV quantity estimation

and identifying operational hotspots.
+

Racking studies

to maximize space and efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to

translate complex data insights into clear recommendations

.

Qualifications

Proven experience in automotive production or logistics

environments.

Hands-on expertise with Witness Discrete Event Simulation toolset

. Strong

Excel VBA skills

for data analysis and model enhancement.

Experience in modelling assembly lines

to improve efficiency. Strong analytical skills with a focus on

bottleneck analysis and process optimization

. Ability to

communicate complex ideas effectively

to technical and non-technical stakeholders. A

collaborative team player

who can work effectively across departments.

Additional Information

Hybrid working Career development

Your application will be reviewed based on your experience, skills and motivations.

Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process.