Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

TAIT • Lititz, PA

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About The Position

As an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (AMDE) at TAIT, you will be responsible for project-based work that focuses on specialized machinery and fabrications for the entertainment technology industry. You will work to gain a full understanding of TAIT safety and quality processes while also being aware of standard design principles and practices. You will be responsible for developing designs from concept through to detailed design. Additionally, you will be responsible for collaborating with all departments, rendering support to the production teams, project management, and management.

Requirements

• Associate/ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, CADD, Technical Theatre, Architectural or Machine Design preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of TAIT's markets and competition.
• Experience with 2D sketches and 3D CAD modeling.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow standard design principles and practices with extensive supervision.
• Uphold professional and ethical responsibilities, including honesty, respect for life, law, environment, public good, accuracy, rigor, leadership, and communication.
• Handle project kits or small complexity/risk project elements under supervision of others.
• Resolve technical issues with supervision to gain expertise through real world application.
• Utilize CAD platforms to create 2D sketches, hand sketch schematics, and draw full 3D models.
• Understand the importance of efficient design process and urgency level.
• Develop designs from concept to detailed design, design reviews, and release of production drawings.
• Produce overview packets to support client approval and internal communication processes.
• Utilize CAD tools and internal file structure to document designs properly.
• Collaborate with all departments, participate in design reviews, understand capabilities of machining and fab, material selection for in-house capabilities and outside vendors.
• Conceive standard solutions, client drawing needs, and design decisions must be backed by rational.
• Understand plans, schedules, documents, and activities for assigned elements or projects.
• Grasp overall department objectives and high-level project matters, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Receive guidance on application of standard engineering principles and practices.
• Execute on scope, budget, and schedule for assignments.
• Attend inter-disciplinary project meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in interview process of new Design and Engineering staff, and on-board new staff.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees