Project Manager – Virtual Factory, Simulation

FTI

Project Manager leading virtual factory and digital-twin simulations for FTI’s construction, manufacturing, and renewable-energy solutions. Translating simulation analysis into layouts, process improvements, and implementation plans.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading virtual factory and simulation projects, with a strong focus on facility layouts, process optimization, and digital twin models. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional requirements and utilizing simulation tools to drive data-driven recommendations and continuous improvement.

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Factory/Facility SimulationDigital Twin ModelsProject ManagementSimulation ToolsProcess Optimization

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Hard Skills

Project Charter DevelopmentRisk Register ManagementData-Driven RecommendationsKPI Tracking and ReportingLayout EvaluationCapacity ModelingRequirements GatheringChange Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder AlignmentCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE/DELMIAFlexSimPlant SimulationSimioAutodesk

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingOperationsIndustrialized ConstructionEngineeringContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead virtual factory and simulation projects for new facilities, line moves, process redesigns, and capacity expansions
Develop and maintain project charters, timelines, budgets, assumptions, and risk registers
Coordinate requirements gathering across Operations Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation, Materials, Planning & Scheduling, Safety, Quality, and Business Technology
Build, manage, or coordinate digital factory and virtual twin models representing layouts, equipment, routing, staffing, and material flow
Evaluate layouts, staffing plans, equipment configurations, AGV paths, and process flows using simulation tools
Identify bottlenecks, constraints, and operational risks and develop data-driven recommendations
Translate simulation results into facility layouts, line designs, and implementation plans
Support integration with CAD, PLM, ERP, MES, and planning data
Coordinate model validation activities
Track and report project KPIs including throughput, utilization, cycle time, space usage, schedule adherence, and implementation benefits
Provide status updates, issue escalation, and recommendation summaries to the Manager, Manufacturing Programs – Virtual Factory (Simulation) and stakeholders
Support scenario analysis and “what-if” studies for capital planning, line balancing, resource planning, and continuous improvement
Maintain project documentation, model libraries, assumptions logs, and lessons learned
Support change management, stakeholder alignment, and training
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Operations, Architectural Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrialized construction, engineering, simulation, or related field
Experience with factory/facility simulation, digital twins, discrete-event simulation, or manufacturing layout planning tools
Experience with tools such as Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE/DELMIA, FlexSim, Plant Simulation, Simio, Autodesk, or similar
Experience participating in or leading projects involving facility layouts, process optimization, material flow analysis, or capacity modeling
Willingness/ability to travel 0–25%
Ability to work Monday through Friday between 7 am and 5 pm
Employment contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and continued education programs
Competitive, merit-based compensation
Career path development
Flexible and robust benefits package
Industry-leading benefits for team members and their families
Equal Opportunity Employer
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