Manager, Mechanical Design

NEP Group, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Group, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Lead to head the Mechanical Design team at our Systems Integration facility.

You'll specialize in mechanical systems for broadcast and production equipment, including mobile units, Fly Packs, and studios, with responsibilities spanning layouts, materials, and finishes. You will guide development from requirements, oversee prototypes, assist with budgets and proposals, train staff, and coordinate with design, project management, and construction

Qualifications

• Holds Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of industry related experience.
• AutoCAD, Autodesk Vault, CFD and 3D printing tools experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle design for mobile television facilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops facilities/systems for television mobile units, Fly Pack and Studio systems including layouts, interior and exterior finishes.
• Designs complex components and improves equipment and systems.
• Oversees prototypes, fabrication and tests of equipment.
• Assists in budgets and client proposals.
• Provides training on fabrication and installation techniques.
• Coordinates with vendors and NEP staff to ensure timely delivery.
• Acts as consultant on mechanical issues and keeps projects on schedule.

Skills

AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk CFD

3D printing

Vehicle design

Structural engineering

HVAC design

Power systems

Broadcast technology

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to lead the Mechanical Design team in the design of broadcast and production equipment while specializing in mechanical systems at NEP’s Systems Integration facility.

• Designs and develops new or existing facilities/systems with specialization in television mobile unit trailer, Fly Pack and Studio systems. This includes layouts (structural, power and HVAC), interior and console design, interior and exterior materials and finishes.
• Works from requirements or instructions to design and develop complex new components or redesign existing components to improve equipment and systems.
• Offers new and innovative techniques, methodology, and materials to improve systems, installation.
• Oversees the assembly, fabrication, and tests of prototypes and equipment.
• Assists in developing budgets and client proposals for these projects.
• Provides training to employees, freelancers, and apprentices in NEP fabrication and installation techniques.
• Communicates with vendors and manufacturers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of specified items.
• Serves as a consultant to clients and NEP staff on mechanical issues.
• Works in coordination with the Design team, Project Manager, Coordinator, supervisor, and other construction and maintenance personnel to keep projects on schedule.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to lead the Mechanical Design team in the design of broadcast and production equipment while specializing in mechanical systems at NEP’s Systems Integration facility.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Designs and develops new or existing facilities/systems with specialization in television mobile unit trailer, Fly Pack and Studio systems. This includes layouts (structural, power and HVAC), interior and console design, interior and exterior materials and finishes.
• Works from requirements or instructions to design and develop complex new components or redesign existing components to improve equipment and systems.
• Offers new and innovative techniques, methodology, and materials to improve systems, installation.
• Oversees the assembly, fabrication, and tests of prototypes and equipment.
• Assists in developing budgets and client proposals for these projects.
• Provides training to employees, freelancers, and apprentices in NEP fabrication and installation techniques.
• Communicates with vendors and manufacturers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of specified items.
• Serves as a consultant to clients and NEP staff on mechanical issues.
• Works in coordination with the Design team, Project Manager, Coordinator, supervisor, and other construction and maintenance personnel to keep projects on schedule.

Position Requirements

• Holds Bachelor’s Degree Engineering, Design, or a related field; however, a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Requires 5+ years of industry related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle design for mobile television facilities including structural engineering, power systems and HVAC systems. Canadian CSA knowledge a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to design and produce detailed design and shop drawings in Auto-Cad for consoles, cabinetry, racking systems, power systems and other mechanical systems used in television facilities.
• Possesses demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production terminology.
• Plans projects according to schedules within tight deadlines and implements them efficiently and cost effectively.
• Knowledge of acoustical design principles for Audio room design
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Vault, Autodesk CFD, Microsoft Office suite, and 3D printing tools.
• Requires travel to various site locations during projects and installations.

Company Overview

You might not know our name, but you’ve probably seen our work – on stage, on screen or on the field. Our technology solutions and unique Global Production Ecosystem empower content creators and rights holders to tell their stories in breakthrough ways. We’ve supported some of the world’s most watched productions and live events in sports, entertainment, concerts, festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live production, live events, and virtual production solutions for them, anytime, anywhere. Put simply, we bring content to life.

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