REQ ID: 131768
JOB TITLE: Discrete Event Simulation Engineer
SALARY: £44,000 - £56,000
POSTING START DATE: 28/05/2026
POSTING END DATE: 11/06/2026
LOCATION: Whitley  

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let’s create the exceptional. 

As a Discrete Event Simulation Engineer at JLR, you’ll support vehicle and system programmes by creating virtual models of manufacturing processes from concept through to delivery. This is a chance to push boundaries, channel your curiosity and work with pioneering products. You’ll see the impact of your ideas in real time, developing your skills while helping deliver smarter, more efficient production systems for our shared future.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role you’ll collaborate widely, turning complex data into clear direction that improves performance and outcomes. It’s a hands on, problem solving environment where you’ll embrace change and do things differently to unlock better results. Here’s what to expect:

• Developing and delivering discrete event simulation models and documentation from early concept through to programme milestones
• Supporting optimisation of systems including cycle time, buffers and operational performance to meet programme targets
• Collaborating with engineering, production and programme teams to refine designs and resolve constraints
• Analysing bottlenecks and proposing strategies to improve throughput and efficiency
• Coordinating feedback and presenting insights through dashboards, reviews and stakeholder updates

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills and experiences you’ll need to succeed here, including:

• Demonstrating experience with discrete event simulation tools and production process flow modelling
• Applying problem solving skills to complex technical systems including bottleneck analysis and optimisation
• Managing projects and communicating insights clearly to both technical teams and senior stakeholders
• Using tools such as PowerPoint, Excel and Teams, alongside knowledge of Lean techniques
• Bringing familiarity with Siemens or Witness Plant Simulation, automotive manufacturing or data tools such as Python or PowerBI as an advantage

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working* 
  
  

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.