The posting
Job Description:
General Summary:
This role is responsible for leading development of discrete-event simulation models and driving innovation in simulation modeling with a focus on model speed and build efficiency. Such models will be developed to identify tactical and strategic improvements in manufacturing and business operations. These models are used to provide insights into current operational capability and future operational potential in order to develop data-driven, profitable business plans.
Essential Job Functions:
- Consistently drive efficiency within the team through support and fine-tuning of complex data analysis and/or model building
- Utilize manufacturing and/or business operations experience to quickly frame the operational challenge and visualize a solution design
- Apply lean principles and methods to develop standardized model and data frameworks in order to identify best practices in model development
- Train new or existing employees in data management and model development best practices
- Ability to harvest large sets of data from numerous sources and identify patterns in joining or linking data
- Efficiently evaluate data accuracy and completeness to establish processes and requirements necessary to maintain data integrity through change
- Collaborate with cross-functional, external client teams to gather comprehensive data required for model development and/or analysis
- Collaborate with internal business development and project managers to transform and visualize the data in creating and driving operational road maps
- Effectively communicate model functionality to the client or internal team for assurance of model results accuracy
- Develop model KPIs unique to the context of the client challenge, providing insight into unfulfilled operational potential
Employment Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain from an accredited university
- Minor studies in Computer Science is a plus
Experience:
- 3-5 years of manufacturing or supply chain on-the-job experience
- Manufacturing or supply chain on-the-job experience
Additional Skills:
- Experience with one or more simulation software tools such as FlexSim, Simio, AnyLogic, etc. (Experience with FlexSim is preferred.)
- Experience with one or more data visualization tools such as Qlik Sense, Tableau, Power BI, etc.
- Experience with one or more coding languages such as C++, VBA, Python, etc.
- Passion for advancing Industry 4.0 and, simulation technology in particular, within manufacturing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software, with particular strength in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus.
- Experience with Revit is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
About Us
At Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.
Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities.
We are committed to investing in our employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.
Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.
Pay Transparency
Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Accommodation
Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position, you may also apply for positions in the following ways:
- By fax at: 313.436.8624, Attn: Human Resources
- By mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126, Attn: Human Resources
- In person at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
- By email at: [email protected]
If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.
