Coordinator III-HAC (103497)

Job Purpose

The Operations Research & Simulation Engineer is responsible for the predictive modeling, algorithmic optimization, and business analytics of the master production schedule and manufacturing assembly line. This role builds discrete-event simulation models ("digital twins") and AI/ML-driven heuristic engines to mathematically optimize build sequences, balance assembly station capacities, and run dynamic "what-if" line scenarios. A key focus is utilizing basic business analytics to track key floor metrics while deploying predictive algorithms to mitigate external supply chain volatility and other external factors

Key Accountabilities

• Simulation & Digital Twin Development: Develop, scale, and maintain discrete-event simulation (DES) models of the aircraft assembly line to evaluate cycle times, station footprints, labor capacities, and tooling constraints.
• Scenario & "What-If" Optimization: Run advanced manufacturing line scenarios to predict the downstream impacts of major disruptions (e.g., late tier-1 fuselage arrivals, engineering change orders, or labor drops) and generate mathematically optimized recovery schedules.
• AI/ML & Constraint Programming: Build and deploy basic AI models, stochastic networks, and heuristic algorithms (such as constraint satisfaction solvers) to automate line balancing and buffer against delivery swings.
• Business Analytics & Dashboarding: Design, build, and audit cross-functional business intelligence dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to synthesize historical performance, track schedule "thrashing," and report out diagnostic KPIs to leadership.
• Data Integration & Systems Architecture: Act as a technical liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, IT, and Supply Chain to cleanly ingest raw data from SAP/MES platforms into simulation and analytics models.
• Statistical Process Analysis: Analyze statistical operational data—including process capability studies, machine/labor through-put rates, and supplier lead-time drift patterns.
• Continuous Improvement Support: Provide technical root-cause analysis on schedule variances and floor bottlenecks to support physical line optimization and lean implementation goals

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in industrial engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a highly quantitative technical field.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment (aerospace or highly structured assembly preferred).
• Core Simulation Software: Strong hands-on experience building complex operational models using discrete-event simulation platforms (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic, Arena, Simio).
• Business Analytics & ERP Stack: Proven experience with descriptive data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau) layered over standard ERP/MES ecosystems (e.g., SAP, PLEX, Siemens).
• Scheduling Foundations: Deep grasp of traditional manufacturing logic, including Critical Path Method (CPM), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Takt time balancing, Gantt charts, and resource allocation.
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills. Proven ability to translate abstract algorithmic data into clear, actionable executive trade-offs for production managers and upper management.
• Aviation Frameworks (Preferred): General exposure to aircraft assembly sequencing, manufacturing flows, and strict quality frameworks.
• Professional Traits: Self-starter able to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment while fostering overall team harmony

Working Conditions

• Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
• Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
• Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
• Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
• Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
• Effectively communicate in Business English language.
• Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties. 8. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.