Engineer, Production Simulation and Digital Engineering

Schaeffler•Fort Mill, SC, SC

About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company with a long history of private ownership and an entrepreneurial spirit. As a partner to major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, Schaeffler offers numerous development opportunities. This role focuses on digital engineering and simulation within production environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field and 1 year of experience
Relevant professional experience in production and digitalization with focus on disruptive concepts and technologies.
Knowledge of end-to-end digital engineering in linking product, process, and resource contexts, integration of design, simulation, and production.
Demonstrated competency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, RoS), databases, and business/manufacturing software, and software development.
Experience in applying and customizing digital engineering and simulation tools (e.g., Plant Simulation, Visual Components, 3D experience, FlexSim, Omniverse etc) and developing and implementing proprietary software tools.
Experience in the field of Industrial Metaverse and in development and implementation of digital production twins.
Demonstrated competency in analyzing and evaluating production and logistics frameworks from technical and economic standpoints, including methodologies associated with Lean Production.
Strong analytical skills and structured, solution-oriented working style.
Interpersonal proficiency including teamwork, goal orientation, conflict management, and effective communication.
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in an engineering related field
Experience in animation and visualization

Responsibilities

Design and execute digital simulations and statistical analyses to validate value streams, layouts, and processes before physical implementation.
Develop and apply digital engineering methodologies — integrating products, processes, and resources — throughout the entire production lifecycle.
Perform digital verification of feasibility for manufacturing concepts, using data-driven approaches to reduce risk and accelerate decision-making.
Plan, simulate, and implement machine interlinking concepts using Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), from initial concept through to full-scale deployment.
Evaluate and integrate new automation technologies, assessing their impact on cycle time, tooling, quality, and material flow.
Partner with production teams to identify, analyze, and resolve manufacturing issues using statistical and digital tools, ensuring root causes are addressed sustainably.
Initiate and lead structured troubleshooting processes based on live production data, driving corrective actions through to completion.
Work closely with Schaeffler's global manufacturing technology networks — including division, business division, and business unit groups — while maintaining strong alignment with regional stakeholders.