Mechanical Design Engineer at Jobot
Baltimore, MD 21226
About the Job
Great Opportunity w/ Engineering Firm in the Entertainment Industry!! + Relocation
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Matt Lopez
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year
A bit about us:
We were founded as a company that pushes boundaries, develops new ideas through design and fabrication, and is a leader in the visual display and special effects industry. We are comprised of a team of artists, engineers, event producers, fabricators, and creative thinkers.
We have worked all over the United States completing thousands of projects in the field of creative multimedia shows for clients such as Rihanna, Jay Z, Tiesto, Lady Gaga, American Idol, America’s Got Talent and multiple professional sports franchises in the NFL, NBA, and NHL. We have also created permanent and temporary interactive installations for world-class venues including the Staples Center, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Smithsonian Institutions, and Walt Disney World.
Why join us?
Our strength lies in our engineering department focuses on creating custom practical special effects that the world has never seen before. With an in-house team of mechanical, electrical, and integration/ show controls engineers we are able to design exactly what our clients are looking for from the ground up.
Job Details
Role Description
Mechanical Design Engineer
Full Time (On-site), Salary
M-F, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Job Summary
The Mechanical Design Engineer is the first step in our process of taking an idea or design and making it reality. We are looking for a dedicated senior engineer interested in design and engineer the next cutting edge entertainment technology, whether for game day presentation on an NFL field, a tour for a musical artist or permanent installation in a themed entertainment environment. This individual would be based at our Headquarters in Baltimore,
Primary Responsibilities
Design and engineer custom solutions for never-before-seen entertainment technology, set piece design and industrial applications
Interface with clients and design teams to understand project application
Create 2D sketches or preliminary drawings to communicate initial concept design
Consult with engineering and manufacturing teammates to ensure design feasibility
Understands electrical design principles and design considerations for integration of electronic components
Collaborate with design department to ensure original design intent is being carried out by the engineered design
Create 3D models in CAD
Preform necessary calculations to validate design
Present progress and final designs to greater engineering team for complete design review
Identify and select appropriate materials for design and fabrication
Provide Project Managers with materials and time cost estimates for fabrication process
Provide recommendations for in-house fabrication and outsourced fabrications as dictated by project
Assist with vendor sourcing and relationship building
Create project Bill of Materials with associated project fabrication budget
Provide Direction of prototype builds by developing and executing a build schedule and plan
Direct production run mechanical assembly production through proper documentation, assembly drawing creation and shop team oversight
Continuously conduct research into new technologies, methods, and applications to inform project design, engineering & innovation
Work collaboratively with the Quality Assurance Engineer to Ensure proper project documentation
Provide guidance and mentoring to Junior Design Engineers to assist in their growth and professional development
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design required
5+ years of experience in similar Design Engineering role
Ability to work on tight timelines associated with the fast-paced entertainment industry; as well as long lead time permanent installations for themed entertainment/ museum-based projects
Sound knowledge of mechanical design principles, high level of attention to detail, analytical and ability to creative problem solve
Ability to turn creative designs into practical real-world engineered solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with Solidworks, Autodesk, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Apple Keynote
Strong work ethic and team-based mentality
Able to pass background check
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Matt Lopez
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year
A bit about us:
We were founded as a company that pushes boundaries, develops new ideas through design and fabrication, and is a leader in the visual display and special effects industry. We are comprised of a team of artists, engineers, event producers, fabricators, and creative thinkers.
We have worked all over the United States completing thousands of projects in the field of creative multimedia shows for clients such as Rihanna, Jay Z, Tiesto, Lady Gaga, American Idol, America’s Got Talent and multiple professional sports franchises in the NFL, NBA, and NHL. We have also created permanent and temporary interactive installations for world-class venues including the Staples Center, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Smithsonian Institutions, and Walt Disney World.
Why join us?
Our strength lies in our engineering department focuses on creating custom practical special effects that the world has never seen before. With an in-house team of mechanical, electrical, and integration/ show controls engineers we are able to design exactly what our clients are looking for from the ground up.
Job Details
Role Description
Mechanical Design Engineer
Full Time (On-site), Salary
M-F, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Job Summary
The Mechanical Design Engineer is the first step in our process of taking an idea or design and making it reality. We are looking for a dedicated senior engineer interested in design and engineer the next cutting edge entertainment technology, whether for game day presentation on an NFL field, a tour for a musical artist or permanent installation in a themed entertainment environment. This individual would be based at our Headquarters in Baltimore,
Primary Responsibilities
Design and engineer custom solutions for never-before-seen entertainment technology, set piece design and industrial applications
Interface with clients and design teams to understand project application
Create 2D sketches or preliminary drawings to communicate initial concept design
Consult with engineering and manufacturing teammates to ensure design feasibility
Understands electrical design principles and design considerations for integration of electronic components
Collaborate with design department to ensure original design intent is being carried out by the engineered design
Create 3D models in CAD
Preform necessary calculations to validate design
Present progress and final designs to greater engineering team for complete design review
Identify and select appropriate materials for design and fabrication
Provide Project Managers with materials and time cost estimates for fabrication process
Provide recommendations for in-house fabrication and outsourced fabrications as dictated by project
Assist with vendor sourcing and relationship building
Create project Bill of Materials with associated project fabrication budget
Provide Direction of prototype builds by developing and executing a build schedule and plan
Direct production run mechanical assembly production through proper documentation, assembly drawing creation and shop team oversight
Continuously conduct research into new technologies, methods, and applications to inform project design, engineering & innovation
Work collaboratively with the Quality Assurance Engineer to Ensure proper project documentation
Provide guidance and mentoring to Junior Design Engineers to assist in their growth and professional development
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design required
5+ years of experience in similar Design Engineering role
Ability to work on tight timelines associated with the fast-paced entertainment industry; as well as long lead time permanent installations for themed entertainment/ museum-based projects
Sound knowledge of mechanical design principles, high level of attention to detail, analytical and ability to creative problem solve
Ability to turn creative designs into practical real-world engineered solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with Solidworks, Autodesk, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Apple Keynote
Strong work ethic and team-based mentality
Able to pass background check
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
100,000 - 110,000 /year