TAIT · 3 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer I
Lititz, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expTAIT partners with artists and brands to create extraordinary live events through innovative technology and design. The Mechanical Design Engineer I will focus on project-based work involving specialized machinery for the entertainment technology industry, collaborating with various departments and ensuring adherence to safety and quality processes.
Events
Responsibilities
Understands and Drives TAIT safety and quality processes
Understand- Drives and applies advanced design principles and practices – some supervision required
Understands TAIT’s markets and competition and supports developing new solutions which may help bolster TAIT’s market position
Understand- Drive the development of new techniques and/or improved processes, documentation, or products. Familiar with company solutions across the range of disciplines
Understands- Drive project elements and/or small projects complexity/risk under supervision of Level III, SMD/SMDE or HOD
Understands- Drive resolving key technical issues and/or unique conditions by using expertise gained through real world application
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
Understands- Drive production department with respective handover meetings from design, technical or commercial queries, update from red-lines, inspection – potentially including planning and supporting internal and external Factory Acceptance Testing and inspection visits
Support legacy equipment (potentially designed by others - internal or external), via the support department or through other routes
Understands- Drive TAIT design standards and approaches. Packaging assembly fit and finish
Utilize CAD platforms to create 2D sketches, hand sketch schematics, and draw full 3D models
Understands- Drive element/kit constraints (time, budget, org needs) within show related to other elements and client needs
Understands- Drive engineering tasks for projects. Point of contact for external engineering
Understands- Drive the underlying physics of complex problems
Understands- Drive capabilities of machining and fab including material selection for in house capabilities and outside vendors
Prepares client drawings for the project team, supervises and supports as necessary, checks and collates work package back in for submittal
Supports identification and definition of principles required to make efficient design decisions. Able to make design decisions with some support
Understand- support scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
Understands- Drive plans, schedules, documents and activities for assigned elements or projects
Mentors and guides co- workers, team members and others both on technical as well as on a personal level (Continuous Professional Development)
Provide specific and timely feedback & recognition to those for whom it is appropriate
May participate in interview process of new Design and Engineering staff. May support new staff through on-boarding process
Supports guidance relating to overall department objectives and high-level project matters, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters
Receives guidance on advanced engineering principles and practices
Supports appropriate oral and written communication skills, able and competent across the range of platforms used in TAIT (Outlook, Slack & Zoom)
Occasionally interacts with clients, suppliers, external & third-party professional bodies & contractors. Routinely Interacts with colleagues (internally and externally to the department), and others. Represents the company at all times in a positive fashion whilst building rapport and demonstrating integrity and respect
Maintains good working relationships and instils confidence in colleagues throughout the organization at all levels
Supports inter-disciplinary project meetings as appropriate i.e., kick-off, post contract reviews etc
Continues building relationships across business with shared knowledge
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
Qualification
Required
Associate/ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, CADD, Technical Theatre, Architectural or Machine Design preferred, or equivalent experience
Design Experience: 2 + years
Experience with 2D sketches and 3D CAD modeling
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness stipends
Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)
Paid vacation and 12 holidays
Company
TAIT
TAIT is the World Market Leader in designing, constructing and delivering the finest live event solutions in the world.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Providence Equity Partners
2024-07-09Acquired
2019-02-25Private Equity
Leadership Team
Adam Davis
Chief Executive Officer - TAIT Group
Ann Ritter
Executive Assistant to Adam Davis, Chief Creative Officer
Recent News
2025-04-04
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