Staff Mechanical Engineer
Florence, SC - USA
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OT541: TFP - Florence SC 1500 Otis Way Florence SC 29501 USAWould you like to join a truly international talent driven company that values Safety Ethics Quality Innovation and Employee Opportunity
Otis is looking for a highly motivated Staff Mechanical Engineer who demonstrates a strong sense of technical ownership and personal accountability. The selected candidate will be expected to independently drive complex engineering activities from definition through execution while consistently meeting commitments schedules and business objectives. The engineer supports design development optimization and test of elevator components. This role focuses on structural integration of mechanical components associated with machines governors hydraulic systems belt systems and position reference systems for commercial elevator products.
On a typical day you will:
Lead complex mechanical engineering projects and activities
Take full accountability for technical performance execution quality and delivery of assigned commitments to meet agreed program timing cost reliability and performance targets
Simultaneously lead and execute multiple propulsion engineering projects with competing priorities and aggressive timelines
Drive engineering work to perform advanced engineering analyses including structural analysis and engineering hand calculations
Lead root-cause investigations for complex technical manufacturing and field reliability issues
Develop robust corrective and preventive actions and ensure closure of identified issues
Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for propulsion-related mechanical systems
Mentor and provide technical guidance to lower-lever engineers
Support prototype builds test validation launch activities and production issue resolution
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability manufacturability product quality and cost optimization
Contribute to long-term platform strategy standardization and engineering best practices
Competencies:
Proven ownership of complex mechanical component and system development from concept through production with accountability for performance quality and delivery
Consistent track record of meeting commitments across multiple concurrent projects
Ability to independently prioritize execute and drive technical work to closure
Strong cross-functional collaboration
Results-driven organized and effective in fast-paced multi-project environments
Ideal Candidate will have
Expertise in elevator mechanical component design and integration
Strong background in Design for Cost/VAVE
Product/Subsystem ownership including change management roadmapping etc.
What you will need to be successful:
BS degree in mechanical engineering degree with 7 years experienceor a MA/MS degree with 5 years experience
Strong engineering calculations and analytical capability including FEA with sound engineering judgment
Competency in modeling and analyzing mechanical structures using 3D CAD softwaree.g. Creo Ansys SolidWorks Catia etc.
Utilize quality methodologies such as RRCA DFMEA and other tools to promote continuous improvement
Experience with hand calculations and statics
Technical leadership with ability to influence decisions and mentor other engineers
Effective problem solver with strong root-cause analysis and corrective action experience
Fluent in English
US Citizenship or permanent resident alien status required
Additional Comments:
Given the nature of the position applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.
What we offer:
We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage.
Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation along with paid company holidays
We provide paid sick leave employee assistance and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being.
Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family.
Voluntary benefits including options for legal pet home and auto insurance.
We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits as well as adoption assistance to support growing families.
Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program.
Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation.
If you live in a city chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the worlds leading elevator and escalator manufacturing installation and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide the industrys largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the worlds most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower Empire State Building Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72000 people strong including engineers digital technology experts sales and functional specialists as well as factory and field technicians all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving high-performance company.
When you join Otis you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. Youll belong to a diverse trusted and caring community where your contributions and the skills and capabilities youll gain working alongside the best and brightest keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities training and resources that build leadership and capabilities in Sales Field Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today our focus more than ever is on people. As a global people-powered company we put people passengers customers and colleagues at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes prioritizing Safety Ethics Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability please contact us at
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About Company
Otis is a leading manufacturer and maintainer of Elevators, Escalators, Moving Walkways with world class modernization tools & service packages for buildings