Elevator Product Development Engineer
TK Elevator
Role:General Description
The Mechanical Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor within the PDC-Product Development Centre, driving engineering excellence across elevator products and systems. This role is intended for a high-potential individual contributor who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capabilities and is motivated to progress into future role as Lead/Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle management of mechanical systems and components for elevator products. This role ensures that mechanical solutions are safe, innovative, manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with global engineering strategies. The role requires the ability to influence outcomes, drive projects independently, and contribute to the development of engineering capabilities across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Design, analyze and validate mechanical components, assemblies, and systems including structural frameworks, enclosures, and moving assemblies.
Ensure design integrity by applying best practices in mechanics, materials, and tolerance stack-ups.
Drive innovation and design optimization using simulation tools (FEA, NVH), prototyping, and iterative testing.
Perform feasibility studies and cost analysis.
Build (or support the manufacturing) and test of the prototypes to validate designs, in collaboration with the Test and Qualification department
Product Development Support
Oversee new product development and existing product enhancement through all stages of the product lifecycle from concept and requirements definition through detailed design, testing, and production release.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance, safety, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost targets are met.
Support engineering change management and product updates based on field or customer feedback.
Ensure system-level integration activities, ensuring seamless interaction between mechanical, electrical, control, and software systems to achieve product performance, safety, and reliability objectives.
People Leadership
Show potential to develop into a technical lead through strong collaboration, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills or future leadership position.
Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Research of new technologies and materials to improve the efficiency and functionality of existing products.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and product management teams to ensure cohesive system-level designs.
Support supply chain and manufacturing with cost-reduction, DFM/DFA, and supplier qualification efforts.
Align local development activities with global engineering platforms and architecture strategies.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Champion robust design processes including DFMEA, tolerance analysis, design verification plans, and root cause problem solving.
Ensure compliance with relevant elevator standards, regulations, and safety guidelines (e.g., EN, ASME, ISO, CE).
Drive a quality-first culture with emphasis on early issue and corrective/preventive actions.
Support or own the creation and updates of our technical documents
Qualifications and Experience
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field (required).
Master’s degree or professional certification preferred.
Professional Experience
3+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
Experience in new product development within elevator, industrial equipment, automotive, or similar manufacturing industries preferred.
Demonstrated success by managing mechanical design and delivering complex projects.
Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, structural design principles and calculation.
Proficient with CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, Catia), PLM/PDM systems, and simulation tools (FEA, NVH like Ansys, module of Solidworks).
Expert in theoretical calculations
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Global mindset with strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness.
Fluent in English
Other Requirements
Ability to travel (up to 30%) domestically/Internationally to support development centers, suppliers, and manufacturing sites.
Comfortable to work effectively in both office and shop floor/test environments.
