Project Engineer, Manufacturing

Date Posted: 2026-08-05 | Location: Florence, SC, USA

About the role

Otis is seeking a Project Engineer, Manufacturing to provide advanced manufacturing engineering support for the Florence manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead strategic initiatives related to process optimization, equipment implementation, capacity expansion, and new product introduction. You will drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance while collaborating cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, testing, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing processes achieve safety, quality, productivity, and uptime objectives.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions utilizing 8D methodology with closure targets achieved within established timelines.
• Oversee flawless implementation of engineering changes, CNs, and manufacturing process updates with minimal production disruption.
• Design and sustain robust manufacturing processes emphasizing safety, ergonomics, quality, efficiency, and Lean principles.
• Support certification of production yields, new product introductions, and cost reduction programs in conformance with company objectives.
• Work closely 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 supporting 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 efficiencies, capacity, energy consumption, safety, environmental performance, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (BS/BA). Mechanical or industrial engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with demonstrated project leadership and implementation responsibility preferred.
• 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.
• AutoCAD and 3D modeling experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution from day one.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
• Three weeks of paid vacation along with paid company holidays.
• Paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including legal, pet, home, and auto insurance.
• Generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement program for pursuing educational goals.
• Recognition programs, including service anniversaries and spot performance bonuses.