Manager, Mechanical Design

Creative Technology UK; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Group Inc. seeks a senior Mechanical Design lead to drive the design of broadcast and production equipment at our Systems Integration facility. You will specialize in mechanical systems for mobile TV units, Fly Pack and Studio setups, shaping layouts, interiors, materials, and finishes.

You will oversee both design and fabrication activities, mentor staff, and collaborate with vendors to meet schedules and budgets while ensuring technical excellence across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industry related experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle design for mobile television facilities including structural engineering, power systems and HVAC.
• Ability to design and produce detailed design and shop drawings in AutoCAD for consoles, cabinetry, racking systems, power systems and other mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast technology, facilities, and production terminology.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts for broadcast and production equipment at NEP’s facility.
• Design and develop facilities/systems with emphasis on mobile units, fly packs, and studio systems.
• Oversee assembly, fabrication and testing of prototypes and equipment.
• Develop budgets and client proposals for projects.
• Provide training on fabrication and installation techniques to staff and contractors.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of items.
• Serve as a mechanical consultant to clients and NEP staff.
• Work with Design team, Project Manager, Coordinator and others to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Vehicle design

Structural engineering

Power systems

HVAC systems

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk CFD

Microsoft Office

3D printing tools

Job description

Career Opportunities with NEP Group Inc.

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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.

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.