Mechanical Design Manager, Broadcast

NEP Europe; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Europe in Pittsburgh seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Lead to head the team responsible for designing broadcast and production equipment, including mobile television facilities. The role focuses on structural, power, and HVAC layouts, interior/exterior finishes, and coordinating with vendors.

You will drive detailed design and shop drawings, oversee prototypes, and mentor staff while managing schedules and budgets. Regular travel to site locations is expected to support projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design, or related field.
• 5+ years of industry-related experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle design for mobile television facilities including structural engineering, power systems and HVAC systems.
• Experience producing detailed design and shop drawings in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production terminology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to various site locations.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Vault, Autodesk CFD, Microsoft Office suite, and 3D printing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Design team in the design of broadcast and production equipment.
• Design facilities/systems including television mobile unit trailers, Fly Pack and Studio systems with layouts (structural, power, HVAC).
• Develop interior and exterior materials and finishes for cabinets and consoles.
• Create and revise detailed components and shop drawings to improve equipment and systems.
• Oversee assembly, fabrication, and tests of prototypes and equipment.
• Assist in developing budgets and client proposals for projects.
• Provide training to employees, freelancers, and apprentices in fabrication and installation techniques.
• Communicate with vendors and manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of items.
• Serve as a consultant to clients and NEP staff on mechanical issues.
• Coordinate with Design team, Project Manager, Coordinator, supervisor, and other construction staff to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Vehicle design

Structural engineering

Power systems

HVAC systems

Broadcast technology knowledge

Project coordination

Acoustical design

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Design, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk CFD

Microsoft Office

3D printing

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.

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.