Principal Industrial Simulation Engineer

The Clorox Company • Alpharetta, GA

7d • $91,200 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Clorox is seeking a highly skilled Principal Industrial Simulation Engineer to lead the development, execution, and analysis of simulation and emulation models for advanced manufacturing operations. The role combines industrial engineering principles with digital modeling tools to optimize throughput, validate system designs, and support strategic decisions in complex production environments. The ideal candidate has deep experience in discrete-event simulation, manufacturing flow optimization, industrial systems analysis, and translating real-world processes into accurate digital twins.

The engineer will develop simulation and emulation capabilities for manufacturing systems, assess capacity and operational performance, and provide data-driven recommendations and ROI analyses. The role also leads the integration of simulation and emulation into project execution, partners with cross-functional teams, supports new product introductions, and communicates findings to technical and executive stakeholders.

The position is hybrid, with three days in Alpharetta, Georgia, and requires 30–50% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 8 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing simulation, emulation, or industrial engineering roles.
• Demonstrated expertise with discrete-event simulation tools such as Emulate 3D, AnyLogic, Plant Simulation, FlexSim, or Arena.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, automation systems, line balancing, cycle-time analysis, and throughput modeling.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
• Demonstrated expertise in programming languages such as Python.
• Background in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interpreting PLC logic, MES workflows, or automation system behavior, particularly in emulation-heavy environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed discrete-event, agent-based, or continuous-flow simulation models of manufacturing lines, workcells, and end-to-end processes.
• Build emulation environments to virtually test automation equipment, PLC logic, MES interactions, and system integration scenarios.
• Validate model accuracy through data analysis, time studies, and collaboration with manufacturing, automation, and quality teams.
• Model scenarios to evaluate capacity, bottlenecks, throughput, labor requirements, and equipment utilization.
• Identify improvement opportunities using Lean, Six Sigma, and other industrial engineering methodologies.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership on layout changes, line balancing, new equipment, automation enhancements, and process changes.
• Provide technical justification and ROI analysis for capital investments or operational changes.
• Lead organizational change by integrating simulation and emulation into everyday project execution.
• Develop and organize specifications and training documents for simulation, and create execution plans to achieve broader corporate goals related to digital tools.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, operations, and automation teams to align simulation outputs with real-world constraints.
• Support new product introductions by modeling ramp-up curves, takt times, and resource plans.
• Present findings clearly and concisely to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain complex models using platforms such as Emulate 3D, FlexSim, Arena, AnyLogic, or similar tools.
• Interface simulation models with external systems, including PLC emulators, MES, SCADA, and databases, when needed.
• Maintain documentation and standard modeling methodologies to support organizational knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits supporting wellbeing and flexibility.
• Health plans.
• 401(k) program with a company match.
• Flexible time off benefits, including half-day summer Fridays depending on location.
• Fertility and adoption benefits.
• Eligibility to participate in Clorox incentive plans, subject to applicable plan documents and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal