Florence, SC, United States of America
22 hours ago
Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering

Date Posted:

2024-08-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USA

Role Overview:

This position is responsible for performing a wide range of tasks associated with the efficient set up and on-going operation of an elevator manufacturing facility.

The Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for specifying and developing operational sequence and manufacturing methods.


On a Typical Day You Will:

Develops, prepares, and maintains manufacturing process routings.

Implements and maintains work standards records, including engineering and estimation of set-up and run times for all manufacturing processes.

Develops and implements manufacturing engineering procedures.

Responsible for methods improvements of manufacturing processes to provide most economical means of production.

Provides technical support for plant layout, purchase of equipment, upgrade of equipment, feasibility studies.

Identifies areas for improvement in processing efficiencies, capacity, energy, safety and environmental systems.

Ensures manufacturing processes, engineering projects, production yields, new product introductions and cost reduction programs are in conformance with company objectives.


Perform manufacturing engineering functions including the following:

Development and documentation of standard work

CAD 3D modeling

Time studies

BOM generation

creation of routers

Product & tooling cost estimates

Capital planning

Value Stream Mapping

Manufacturing Standard Work & Cell Design

Drives safety in all manufacturing and operations processes

Experience / Qualifications

Minimum of five years’ experience in a manufacturing setting and shop floor required

Experience with ERP software, preferably JDE

Intermediate level Excel and PowerPoint skills

Strong written & oral communication skills

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Ability to interface with all levels of the organization to facilitate change

Lean Six Sigma or Shainin certified, highly preferred

Education / Certifications

Bachelor's degree is required, in an engineering discipline, with 5 to 7+ years’ experience

MA/MS degree with 3 to 5+ years’ experience

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 world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 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. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll 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/Affirmative Action 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 federally protected class. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.

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