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Otto Aerospace · 7 hours ago

Associate Engineer, Factory Simulation

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Otto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, focusing on sustainability and innovative aerodynamics. The Factory Simulation Engineer will support the modeling, simulation, and optimization of the aircraft production environment to ensure efficient factory operations before physical implementation.

AerospaceAir Transportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain digital factory models using DELMIA to simulate production flow, resource utilization, takt time, and workstation loading

Work with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, IE, Facilities, and Design Engineering) to translate product and process data into simulation-ready workflows

Evaluate line balancing, labor planning, and material flow efficiency to optimize plant layout and reduce bottlenecks

Conduct 'what-if' analysis to inform key facility decisions such as equipment placement, cell design, and takt scenarios

Provide visual work instructions, operator simulation, and digital build validation for station-by-station production planning

Support parametric facility planning, helping align space, infrastructure, and labor to support rate targets and production forecasts

Generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings and support capital decision-making

Collaborate with the Digital Thread team to maintain traceability between MBOM, process plan, and plant simulation

Continuously refine simulation models as designs, layouts, and schedules evolve

Qualification

DELMIAFactory SimulationIndustrial Engineering3DEXPERIENCELean PrinciplesAnalytical MindsetCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

1–5 years of relevant experience in factory simulation, digital manufacturing, or industrial engineering

Hands-on experience with 3DEXPERIENCE / DELMIA, particularly Process Engineer, Plant Simulation, or Robotics modules

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret MBOMs, process plans, layout drawings, and ERP/MES data

Working knowledge of lean principles, takt time planning, and value stream mapping

Excellent collaboration and communication skills to coordinate across functions

Preferred

Experience supporting factory launch or greenfield site development

Familiarity with discrete-event simulation, ergonomic analysis, and layout optimization tools

Exposure to aircraft assembly, composite manufacturing, or highly complex production environments

Ability to work within iterative design-build cycles and fast-paced development timelines

Benefits

Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) opportunities

Paid short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Additional term life

15 paid days off

15 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Potential bonuses

Stock options

Company

Otto Aerospace

Otto is creating the future of sustainable air travel through paradigm-shifting design, performance and economics.

Founded in 2008

Yorba Linda, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.ottoaviation.com/

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