Project Engineer, Manufacturing

Otis Elevator Co.•Florence, SC

64d•Onsite

About The Position

Otis is seeking a Project Engineer, Manufacturing to provide advanced manufacturing engineering support for its Florence, South Carolina manufacturing facility. The role leads strategic initiatives related to process optimization, equipment implementation, capacity expansion, and new product introduction, driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance. The Project Engineer serves as a key technical resource and collaborates with production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, testing, and engineering teams to enhance manufacturing operations and support business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (BS/BA).
At least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience leading projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and value stream mapping.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels to drive change and continuous improvement.
Authorization to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering preferred.
At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience with demonstrated project leadership and implementation responsibility preferred.
AutoCAD and 3D modeling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, productivity, and uptime objectives; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D methodology and meet established closure timelines.
Oversee implementation of engineering changes, CNs, and manufacturing process updates while minimizing production disruption.
Design and sustain manufacturing processes that emphasize safety, ergonomics, quality, efficiency, and Lean principles.
Support production yield certification, new product introductions, and cost-reduction programs in line with company objectives.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality, maintenance, testing, CNC programming, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and improve performance.
Maintain project portfolios and lead continuous improvement initiatives that support annual productivity and cost-reduction objectives.
Plan, coordinate, train, and support production personnel during process changes, equipment implementations, and new product launches.
Provide technical support for plant layout, equipment procurement, automation projects, equipment upgrades, and feasibility studies.
Identify and implement improvements in processing efficiency, capacity, energy consumption, safety, environmental performance, and operational effectiveness.

Benefits

401(k) plan with a generous company match and automatic retirement contribution.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents.
Three weeks of paid vacation and paid company holidays.
Paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Voluntary legal, pet, home, and auto insurance options.
Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Spot performance bonus opportunities.
Employee Scholar Program sponsorship for degrees or certification programs.