Simulation engineer

Are you passionate about working in a fast-paced global team, supporting projects worldwide? The role suits someone comfortable with complex simulation challenges and delivering both simulations and recommendations to teams engaged in long-term projects. 

Comes with the opportunity to shape and grow the future of simulation within LEGO!

Play your part in our team succeeding

Virtual Manufacturing Engineering (VME) is the centre of industrial simulation within the LEGO group.

 This role is a chance to help build and design new facilities and processes across  LEGO Group sites globally. We are looking for an experienced Discrete Event Simulation engineer to help drive forward our digital manufacturing plans, and support colleagues worldwide with simulation support.

The ideal candidate is passionate about problem solving, being part of a dynamic team, and is willing to be a key part of long term engineering and manufacturing project teams.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and manage Discrete Event Simulation models of our production and logistics facilities to support new and ongoing projects, including some supplier management

• Integrate within project teams and deliver insights and conclusions to stakeholders

• Work with the wider team and partners to help support development of simulation within the LEGO group, and drive forward our technology roadmap

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience in delivering and managing projects using Discrete Event Simulation tools (Technomatix Plant Simulation preferred) 

• Experience in Manufacturing Systems Modelling (Manufacturing & Logistics experience preferred)

• Programming capability (Python, SQL)

• Statistical Analysis

• Experience of working in DES within a manufacturing environment 

• Evidence of using Discrete Event Simulation to support decisions on investment and capacity planning

• Ability to translate complex simulations & results into real-world strategic recommendations

• Stakeholder Communication & Presentation Skills

• Manufacturing Process Experience

• Collaboration Skills

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Here is what you can expect: