Virtual Assembly Simulation Lead

Stellantis NV•Auburn Hills, MI

35d

About The Position

The Virtual Assembly Simulation Lead is responsible for coordinating and executing virtual assembly simulations that analyze automotive assembly processes to reduce risk, improve safety, and optimize efficiency before physical production begins. Key responsibilities include conducting realistic virtual assembly trials and validating workstation processes using Siemens Process Simulate, motion capture, and virtual reality tools to simulate operators of varying anthropometric percentiles and evaluate reach, vision, and clearance for consistent job performance across the workforce. This position requires close collaboration with program specialists and engineers across disciplines-including industrial engineering, product engineering, feasibility, logistics, workplace integration, tooling, ergonomics/safety-and incorporating operator feedback to visualize and validate future operations and product builds, enabling planning teams to make informed decisions early when changes are cost-effective. The candidate is expected to identify and resolve issues related to human factors and workstation design by applying ergonomics, industrial engineering principles, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) guidelines. The role also involves utilizing Siemens Teamcenter PLM to access manufacturing and product design data, championing data-driven decisions, documenting and tracking simulation studies, and reporting findings to stakeholders while maintaining effective communication with corporate and plant personnel at all levels. Additionally, the Simulation Lead is responsible for continuously improving simulation capabilities through innovation and technology adoption. Travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Science, Industrial Engineering, or relevant field/work experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience with Siemens Process Simulate software for Digital Human Modeling (DHM), version 2016 to current, specifically for Human/Jack Simulation
Experience in motion-capture, and VR technology applications in Manufacturing application
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Siemens Teamcenter 11+, Dassault 3D Enovia/Experience, or similar
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional coordination

Nice To Haves

Master's in mechanical engineering, Science, or Industrial Engineering
Experience in Manufacturing/Sequence BOM generation
Experience with VR technology applications in Manufacturing simulation
Certification in MODAPTS
Certification in Six Sigma Green Belt
Knowledge of Vehicle Assembly Process (General Assembly / TCF)
Knowledge of Siemens Process Simulate software to apply tooling kinematics
Knowledge for use in Autodesk Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud

Responsibilities

Coordinating and executing virtual assembly simulations
Conducting realistic virtual assembly trials
Validating workstation processes using Siemens Process Simulate, motion capture, and virtual reality tools
Collaborating with program specialists and engineers across disciplines
Incorporating operator feedback to visualize and validate future operations and product builds
Identifying and resolving issues related to human factors and workstation design
Utilizing Siemens Teamcenter PLM to access manufacturing and product design data
Championing data-driven decisions
Documenting and tracking simulation studies
Reporting findings to stakeholders
Maintaining effective communication with corporate and plant personnel at all levels
Continuously improving simulation capabilities through innovation and technology adoption