Lead Manufacturing Simulation Engineer

Contract | Onsite | Gaydon

Contract Details

£37 per hour - Inside IR35 6-month or 12-month contract available Immediate start required Onsite role - Gaydon

Role Overview

We're looking for a Manufacturing Simulation Engineer to lead the development of Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models for manufacturing systems. You'll analyse production flow, identify bottlenecks, optimise throughput, and support major vehicle or system programmes from concept through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Build, develop, and deliver Discrete Event Simulation models that represent full manufacturing process flow from concept to launch. Analyse production performance, throughput, cycle time, buffer sizes, and system availability. Identify bottlenecks and provide recommendations to improve system efficiency. Optimise manufacturing systems using DES 'what-if' scenarios and operational variants. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, production, and scheduling teams to ensure system readiness. Produce clear documentation, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making. Mentor junior engineers and support ...