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
The MDE Level I is a developing design engineer able to be involved in design phases of projects. They may assume responsibility for elements or kits with supervision and will be aware of progress and liaise with the senior engineer. The MDE Level I must develop a knowledge of the cutting edge of technology in relevant subject areas.
An effective MDE Level I will work on developing their communication skills and maintain a positive approach to all challenges.
Key Responsibilities
General Responsibilities
* Ensure safety and quality processes are maintained.
* Possesses and applies a knowledge of standard engineering principles and practices under the supervision and guidance of others
* Awareness and assessment of state-of-the-art technologies and industry competition.
* Maintains good working relationships and instils confidence in colleagues throughout the organisation at all levels.
* Engages in principles of high-performance leadership and understands importance of them.
* Acquires an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities. The Engineering Council defines these as:
* Honesty and integrity
* Respect for life, law the environment and public good
* Accuracy and rigour
* Leadership and communication
Technical Responsibilities
* Supports the development of new techniques and/or improved processes, documentation, or products.
* Familiar with company solutions across the range of disciplines.
* Responsible for project kits or small project elements under supervision of Level II, Level III, SMD/SMDE or HOD.
* Included in resolving technical issues by using expertise gained through real world application and/or theory.
* May support the team in mechanical bid preparations.
* Support the design process through assessment and buy in/feedback against schedule and timely alerting of any deviations to aid in department resourcing. Develop the design from concept through to detailed design, design reviews and release of production drawings and BOMS, and review this work when done by others.
* Conduct the relevant calculations typically with hand calcs, Excel spreadsheets, FEA and specialist software, and review this work when done by others.
* Support the senior designers/engineers in all project management related tasks.
* Support 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.
Communication Skills
* Possesses oral and written communication skills, able and competent across the range of platforms used in TAIT (Outlook, Slack & Zoom).
* Some interaction 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.
* Involved in departmental project meetings and makes presentations, as appropriate.
* Informed of inter-disciplinary project meetings as appropriate i.e. kick-off, post contract reviews etc.
Minimum Qualifications - Education And Experience
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (typically Mechanical), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Intermediate 3D CAD Experience.
* Committed to Continuous Professional Development and engaged in Industry seminars, trade shows and activities of relevant professional bodies.
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.