Lead Mechanical Engineer – Propulsion & Systems

Otis Elevator Co.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Otis Elevator Co. is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to drive complex mechanical projects, focusing on structural integration of elevator components.

You will own technical performance, lead multiple propulsion projects, and mentor engineers across design, development, and testing efforts. The role demands strong skills in FEA, 3D CAD modeling, and root-cause analysis, with proven ability to deliver on time while advancing platform strategy and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical engineering with 7+ years’ experience or an MA/MS with 5+ years’ experience.
• Strong engineering calculations and analytical capability, including FEA.
• Competency in modeling and analyzing mechanical structures using 3D CAD software (Creo/Ansys/SolidWorks/Catia).
• 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.
• Fluent in English.
• US Citizenship or permanent resident status required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex mechanical engineering projects and activities.
• Take full accountability for technical performance, execution quality, and delivery of commitments.
• Simultaneously lead and execute multiple propulsion engineering projects.
• Drive engineering work to perform advanced analyses including structural analysis and hand calculations.
• Lead root-cause investigations for complex technical, manufacturing, and field reliability issues.
• Develop robust corrective and preventive actions and ensure closure of 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.

Skills

FEA

CAD

Engineering calculations

Root-cause analysis

Technical leadership

English fluency

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Ansys

SolidWorks

Catia

Job description

Otis Elevator Co. is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to drive complex mechanical projects, focusing on structural integration of elevator components.

You will own technical performance, lead multiple propulsion projects, and mentor engineers across design, development, and testing efforts. The role demands strong skills in FEA, 3D CAD modeling, and root-cause analysis, with proven ability to deliver on time while advancing platform strategy and cost optimization.