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Discrete Event Simulation (DES) Lead

Certain Advantage are hiring for a Discrete Event Simulation (DES) Lead based in Liverpool.

This role is offered on an initial contract running through to early January 2027.

This role is ideal for a senior simulation professional with extensive experience in production systems and process flow modelling, able to lead discrete event simulation (DES) activities from early concept stages through to production launch and ongoing optimisation.

Your Responsibilities:

Ensure models meet defined design scope, operating principles, and performance metrics
Drive system optimisation, identifying cost avoidance opportunities and capturing best practices for wider deployment
Apply strong product and process knowledge to ensure potential design and operational constraints are considered
Coordinate and lead the communication of DES outputs through project reviews, design reviews, and dashboards
Lead optimisation studies across different system derivatives, mixes, and operational parameters
Conduct bottleneck analysis and develop mitigation or removal strategies
Ensure DES activities align with build sequencing and order‑of‑build rules
Contribute to the ongoing development of DES tools, techniques, and modelling standards to improve capability and robustness 
The individual:

Working knowledge and experience of Discrete Event Simulation toolset
Previous experience in using Lanner Witness or Siemens Technomatix Plant Simulation toolset
Previous experience and background in production process flow simulation, problem solving on complex technical systems.
Previous experience of bottleneck analysis using Discrete Event Simulation.
Previous experience of delivering Discrete Event Simulation to programme KPIs and targets
Experience in production sites
Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
A good communicator who can communicate complex ideas
A effective team player, actively leads, develops and supports team members

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

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