What You'll Do
The Manufacturing Modeling & Analytics Manager is a technical leader and integrator within the Manufacturing and Quality organizations at Y-12. This individual is responsible for overseeing the development and maintaining of advanced Simio simulation models that replicate real-world manufacturing processes, production lines, equipment interactions, inspection flows, and work-in-progress (WIP) dynamics. Model enhancements and refinements are expected for CI efforts.
These models are not just theoretical tools. They serve as live, data-driven platforms that forecast performance, assess constraints, and inform decision-making across programs, production teams, and leadership. These simulations support not only production scheduling and task sequencing but also help identify bottlenecks, evaluate resource constraints, and test alternative operational strategies under various "what-if" conditions.
Beyond technical execution, the Manufacturing Modeling & Analytics Manager serves as a key contributor to Y-12’s broader transformation agenda. The role is instrumental in laying the groundwork for a Factory Digital Twin, a living digital replica of manufacturing systems that will enable real-time analysis, prescriptive decision-making, and predictive maintenance. The Manager partners with engineers, planners, and quality personnel to align models with baseline production plans, recovery plans, and throughput targets, ensuring synchronization between physical operations and digital planning environments.
The position involves overseeing the Manufacturing Analytics work scope for Y-12. This includes the implementation of cutting edge data analytics software, integration of analytics tools in the planning and execution of work, and the design and deployment of industry standard data visualization and performance metrics.
To succeed in this role, the candidate must be adept at systems thinking, possess strong modeling acumen, and have a working knowledge of how enterprise data supports real-world manufacturing decisions. Experience in SAP integration, discrete-event simulation, business analytics, data visualization, Lean Six Sigma principles, and continuous improvement practices are highly valuable. Familiarity with VV&A standards and reliability frameworks such as PMEI (People, Material, Equipment, Information) ensures model integrity and credibility at every level of analysis. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, data, and operations. It is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to mission success while being at the forefront of modern manufacturing innovation in a high-impact, national security environment.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 7 years of relevant experience
Preferred Job Requirements
- Engineering (Industrial or Systems Engineering) or other Technical Degree preferred
- Business Analytics Education
- Experience in building complex simulation models
Why Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
