Job title: Virtual Manufacturing Process Simulation Engineer Location: Warwickshire Contract length: Initially 3 months Pay rate: Negotiable Role summary The Virtual Manufacturing team is a core function within ME and is responsible for analysing product and process design & feasibility using virtual manufacturing toolsets and methods, supporting the optimisation of the process, tooling and facility from concept through to delivery. The Virtual Manufacturing model develops alongside process planning and product development, in-line with PCDS timing, resulting in a complete working 3D production facility, prior to installation and launch. Working in collaboration with ME Process, Facilities, Dimensional Control, Simultaneous Engineering partners and Product Engineering, using best in class tools and processes to drive a right first-time process and facility. This activity supports manufacturing targets for cost, quality, safety, Bill of Process compliance, equipment utilisation, maintenance and re-use VME Engineer - virtual manufacturing engineer. Responsible for coordination and implementation of process simulation in support of new and/or modified processes driven by new and/or model year vehicle programs into new and/or existing manufacturing facilities. Key Responsibilities Virtual Series Product & Process Compatibility - Manufacturing feasibility assessments, aligned to engineering gateway releases, plus running change proposals. Target zero compatibility issues at FDJ - status to be fed into Process Chain and Manufacturing Gateway Reviews. Product & Process Change Evaluation - Cost and feasibility studies in support of engineering change proposals Process Designer product updatesSimultaneous Engineering Virtual Buy-Off - Validate process and simulations for adherence to JLR simulation standards and deliverables and ensure robust, feasible and value for money engineering solutions are validated through the virtual series phase Commodity Equipment Design Management - Manage equipment design selection, validation and procurement process. Manage library of designs and track usage, order approval and delivery status. Facility Management & Application Sign-Off - Manage assistor selection, validation and procurement process, including design stage application sign-off Use of ergonomic toolsets to evaluate operating conditions Process Designer product updates Launch Process Confirmation - Validate process sequence, cycle time and ergonomic feasibility prior to physical installation and commissioning Virtual / Physical Validation - Validate alignment of physical installation against design intent condition. Ensure correct process sequence and facility layout. Product & Process Change Evaluation - Cost and feasibility studies in support of post-FDJ engineering. Process Designer product updatesData Management Data Release - Engineering data release process for ME and associated suppliers Data Exchange - Data exchange between the client and suppliers (equipment and tooling CAD, simulation data, documentation). Manage storage and sharing of data with change control. Change Management - Support engineering change monitoring and reporting for programme teams Library Management - Manage the client and commodity equipment CAD libraries, aligned with agreed PPL's and standards Process Designer product updates Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy