Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock 'n' roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT's 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

As an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (AMDE) at TAIT, you will be responsible for project-based work that focuses on specialized machinery and fabrications for the entertainment technology industry. You will work to gain a full understanding of TAIT safety and quality processes while also being aware of standard design principles and practices. You will be responsible for developing designs from concept through to detailed design. Additionally, you will be responsible for collaborating with all departments, rendering support to the production teams, project management, and management.

Essential Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Learn and follow standard design principles and practices with extensive supervision.
  
  Uphold professional and ethical responsibilities, including honesty, respect for life, law, environment, public good, accuracy, rigor, leadership, and communication.
• Handle project kits or small complexity/risk project elements under supervision of others.
• Resolve technical issues with supervision to gain expertise through real world application.
• Utilize CAD platforms to create 2D sketches, hand sketch schematics, and draw full 3D models.
• Understand the importance of efficient design process and urgency level.
• Develop designs from concept to detailed design, design reviews, and release of production drawings.
• Produce overview packets to support client approval and internal communication processes.
• Utilize CAD tools and internal file structure to document designs properly
• Collaborate with all departments, participate in design reviews, understand capabilities of machining and fab, material selection for in-house capabilities and outside vendors
• Conceive standard solutions, client drawing needs, and design decisions must be backed by rational.
• Understand plans, schedules, documents, and activities for assigned elements or projects.
• Grasp overall department objectives and high-level project matters, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Receive guidance on application of standard engineering principles and practices.
• Execute on scope, budget, and schedule for assignments.
• Understand plans, schedules, documents, and activities for assigned elements or projects.
• Learn and follow TAIT safety and quality processes.
• Attend inter-disciplinary project meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in interview process of new Design and Engineering staff, and on-board new staff.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.

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.

Behavioral Competencies

• Communication: The ability to convey information clearly and effectively through oral and written means.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with others, and to establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with colleagues.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to adjust to change and to modify one's approach in response to evolving circumstances.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to identify, analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Emotional Intelligence: The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.
• Resilience: The ability to manage stress and cope with adversity, while maintaining a positive outlook and high level of productivity.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to think creatively and strategically, and to align one's efforts with broader organizational goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in engineering, Industrial Design, CADD, Technical Theatre, Architectural or Machine Design preferred, or High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of equivalent experience
• Knowledge of TAIT's markets and competition.
• Experience with 2D sketches and 3D CAD modeling.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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.

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.