Position Purpose

As a Mechanical Design Engineer (MDE) at TAIT, you will be responsible for project-based mechanical design work that focuses on specialized machinery, structures and rigging systems for the entertainment technology industry. MDEs are responsible for working within TAIT safety and quality processes to deliver innovative technical design solutions using TAIT standard design principles and practices. Collaboration with all departments and project teams will be essential to develop designs from concept through release to fabrication.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least an Associate's degree in Technical Theater, Engineering, Architectural, Industrial Design, Machine Design, CADD preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Mechanical Design Experience: Level I: 2 years | Level II: 4 | Level III: 6
• Experience creating and manipulating 3D CAD models to support design process.
• Experience creating 2D drawings for manufacturing and supporting fabrication process.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of TAIT’s markets (live entertainment, location based experience, brand experience, placemaking) and competition.

Essential Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Collaborate with project teams to develop innovative and effective technical solutions that align with project objectives and exceed client expectations.
• Plan and execute technical solutions to work within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Apply TAIT design best practices to design for fit and finish, manufacturing efficiency, onsite assembly disassembly, and packaging.
• Identify and understand the underlying physics of complex problems to create successful technical solutions.
• Identify and prioritize project specific requirements and constraints to drive technical solutions.
• Apply TAIT Project Delivery best practices and processes including design reviews, project team meetings, use of planning systems/software,
• Participate in client meetings and produce client-facing drawing packages as needed.
• Communicate effectively through hand sketches, 2D CAD drawings and cross sections.
• Efficiently generate robust and clean 3D models to support TAIT’s collaborative design process.
• Produce pitch studies, schematics, storyboards, weight studies, and other supporting tasks to advance the design engineering process.
• Identify appropriate timing and scale of prototyping to support design engineering process.
• Recognize aspects of project work requiring engineering rigor to collaborate with internal and external engineering review on assigned project work.
• Identify long lead time items and work with purchasing department to procure project specific components and materials.
• Use custom TAIT CADD tools as appropriate in design and detailing processes.
• Maintain project documentation including drawing redlines and operation manuals as required.
• Release assembly and part drawings to be manufactured internal to TAIT as well as through subcontracting vendors using appropriate dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Efficiently solve technical issues as they may arise during fabrication, testing, and/or commissioning.
• Support legacy TAIT equipment as required by project needs and/or support department requests.
• Maintain awareness of standard of solutions within TAIT’s markets, product lines, and platforms.
• Maintain awareness of TAIT’s markets and competition.

To perform this position successfully, each essential responsibility/accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above.

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. The employee regularly operates a computer, including typing, using a mouse or keyboard, and viewing the screen for extended periods.

While the role does not require regular lifting or physical exertion, there may be occasional onboarding programs or training opportunities that create opportunities for more exposure to physical tasks or new environments (sites, venues, etc.)

Work conditions of the role are:

• Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, safety toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.

The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical limitations or disabilities. If there are specific physical needs related to lifting, walking, or any other task, candidates are encouraged to discuss their requirements during the hiring process. The organization will make every effort to accommodate these needs to ensure equal opportunities for all employees.

TAIT Towers is the Market Leader in designing, constructing and delivering world-class solutions for live experiences.

Whether it’s creating awe-inspiring spectaculars, complex touring stages, theatre engineering solutions, brand activations or cruise ship installations, TAIT delivers world-class solutions for live experiences. With its proprietary entertainment automation platform, custom-made products, and creative engineering, TAIT’s cutting-edge offerings continue to advance industry standards and exceed client expectations. As a global network of over 900 employees in 14 office locations, TAIT has worked on projects in over 30 countries, all 7 continents and even outer space. TAIT’s diverse group of clients include Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, The Metropolitan Opera House, NASA, National Geographic, Beyoncé and The Olympics.

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.

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