Manager – Manufacturing Digital Twin
ZS · Evanston, IL · 2 wk ago
HybridManagementFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Spearhead the deployment of digital twins that simulate complex physical processes and manufacturing systems, enabling clients to visualize, validate, and optimize their factory operations before they are built or modified.
- Lead cross-functional teams to model, simulate, and validate workflows, enabling clients to test scenarios, reduce downtime, and improve throughput before deploying changes in the real world.
- Apply knowledge of physics-based modeling, robotics simulation, virtual commissioning, and advanced analytics to support clients in achieving smarter, faster factory performance.
- Client Leadership & Transformation Strategy
- Serve as a trusted advisor for senior manufacturing and digital leaders, helping them identify where and how to deploy digital twin technologies for maximum impact.
- Shape strategic roadmaps for digital twin adoption—including capability assessments, maturity models, and value realization frameworks.
- Guide clients through technology selection, system integration, and change management efforts aligned with simulation-led innovation.
- Innovation & Asset Development
- Advance ZS’s digital twin offerings by building reusable simulation assets, technical POVs, and cross-industry playbooks.
- Stay at the forefront of simulation technology trends (e.g., NVIDIA Omniverse, OpenUSD, PLM/CAD connectors) and contribute to thought leadership.
- Team Development & Collaboration
- Lead and mentor global teams of simulation engineers, process modelers, and digital solution architects.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, IT, and operations to ensure successful integration of digital and physical ecosystems.
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related technical field; Master’s or MBA strongly preferred.
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations, simulation, digital engineering, or digital twin implementations.
- Technical Expertise
- Proven experience with manufacturing simulation tools such as Siemens Tecnomatix, Dassault DELMIA, or similar platforms.
- Deep knowledge of robotics simulation, factory automation, and virtual commissioning practices.
- Familiarity with NVIDIA Omniverse (USD Composer/View, Nucleus Server), OpenUSD standards, and CAD/PLM tools (NX, Revit, SolidWorks).
- Understanding of live data integration with MES, SCADA, and ERP systems to enable real-time overlays in digital twins.
- Leadership & Communication
- Strong analytical, consultative, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to articulate technical concepts to business audiences.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across geographies and projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions.
- Experience in regulated industries (biopharma, medtech), with understanding of GxP compliance, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11.
- Prior consulting or client-facing experience with complex digital transformation initiatives.