Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This position is for a Mechanical Engineer who provides system engineering support to New and Existing Product Elevator programs. The role plays a crucial support function in ensuring that these programs deliver complete elevator systems that meet customer, functional, code, and safety requirements.

• Evaluate and report the impact of changes, whether from a part or sub-system, to the elevator system envelopes.
• Develop dimensional studies, performance studies, cost-benefit analysis, prototyping, test plans, or code requirement studies of all affected sub-systems.
• Collect elevator requirements from all stakeholders and decompose these into requirements for specific sub-systems.
• Interface with multiple value streams such as supply chain, field operations, marketing, factory support, and others to ensure requirements are met.
• Participate in product support activities, including root cause analysis, priority assessment, DFMEA, DFM, and other engineering tools.
• Implement Engineering Change notices, leveraging experience with the engineering implementation process.

• Strong mechanical engineering with complex system-level integration experience.
• Experience with Creo and mechanical design.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and ability to analyze interfaces and interferences.
• Experience in developing performance envelopes (Duty Tables) and generating 2D layouts and studies, such as AutoCAD.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with engineering change implementation processes.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, DFMEA, and other investigative engineering tools.
• Requirements management with team and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of experience.

• Design documentation with Mathcad is desirable.
• Previous elevator experience is strongly preferred.

This role operates within a manufacturing environment, where you’ll be part of a global team that is at the forefront of innovation, safety, and performance in the elevator and escalator industry.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Florence, SC. This is a fully onsite position in Florence,SC.

The pay range for this position is $45.67 – $55.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.