Manager, Mechanical Design (Broadcast)

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 NEPs 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 Bachelors 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 youve 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. Weve supported some of the worlds 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.