Manager, Mechanical Design & Engineering

Essential Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

• Promote a culture of safety and compliance within the organization, ensuring a safe and organized work environment.
• Inspire and lead a diverse team, fostering collaboration and cooperation.
• Assess and evaluate employee performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching support career advancement opportunities.
• Organize and manage workflow to ensure employees understand their duties and tasks.
• Actively engage in process development, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with other departments to align goals with the company's strategy.
• Drive performance excellence by setting goals, conducting timely evaluations, and taking ownership of decisions and actions.
• Foster an inclusive culture and align our practices by embracing TAIT's Mindset, beliefs, and care standards.
• Coordinates staffing and project assignments with Band Leaders and the Competency.
• Manages team workload proactively, with understanding of project resourcing forecasts and collaboration with other team managers.
• Assists in project bidding activities, including technical proposals and estimates.
• Identifies procedural and technical roadblocks and coordinates solutions.

• Associate MDE, MDE I, MDE II, MDE III, Senior MDE    

• Communication: Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to team members, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve departmental goals.
• Coaching: Ensures that team members continually become stronger engineers and meet their goals.
• Accountability: Creates a culture of accountability both by demonstrating accountability for own actions, as well as empowering team members to take ownership of their own actions.
• Performance Management: Skill in setting clear performance expectations and providing feedback.
• Time Management: Effective time and resource management to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.
• Conflict Resolution: Managing conflicts within the team and fostering a positive work environment.
• Decision-Making: Sound decision-making skills within the scope of the team and their projects.
• Safety Advocacy: A strong commitment to safety for the entire team while working in variable environments, including workshops, customer facilities, and construction sites.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex design challenges and resolve technical issues.
• Creativity and Innovation: Think creatively and propose innovative design solutions.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with technological advancements and industry trends.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy and precision in all design work.

Qualifications – Academic / Vocational:

• Formal degree in Technical Theater, Engineering, Architectural, Industrial Design, Machine Design, CADD preferred, or GED and equivalent work experience listed below.
• Design Experience: minimum 5 years with formal degree, including 3-5 years of project leadership or supervisory experience.
• Design Experience: minimum 7 years without formal degree, including 3-5 years of project leadership or supervisory experience.

• 2+ years of leadership experience, either in management role, or other assignments such as project lead.
• Experience in the Entertainment Technology Industry.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, safety toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.
• Must be able to view and complete project work on a computer monitor or equipment screens for extended periods of time.

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