VP, Mechanical Design & Engineering

TAIT Towers • Lititz, PA • 3h ago

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 VP, Mechanical Design & Engineering leads TAIT's global mechanical design & engineering teams. This role is accountable for how we design -- ensuring quality, efficiency, and consistency across all projects.

The VP is an operational leader primarily focused on people and process. The role focuses on team development, resourcing, process clarity, delivery consistency, and multidisciplinary coordination. Working closely with Market leadership and other Competencies, the VP ensures TAIT designs can be efficiently built and installed-meeting client needs, complying with industry standards, and supporting our strategic goals.

Essential Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Manages global workload proactively, aligning staffing to project demand in collaboration with other leaders.

Support team development and performance through clear roles, structured processes, and ongoing coaching.

Drive alignment across regions and disciplines to deliver highly coordinated, efficient, and scalable designs.

Partner with Market Leadership to ensure solutions are customer-driven and competitively priced.

Conduct design reviews, and develop process as needed for effective results.

Advance internal tools, digital workflows, and design methods to improve efficncy, reduce rework, and support quality.

Identify procedural and technical roadblocks and coordinate solutions.

Champion the adoption of internal and industry standards and processes to promote consistency and quality.

Foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Coach team members on design and engineering skills to develop a strong team.

To successfully perform this role, each essential responsibility must be fulfilled satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Management Responsibility

The VP, Mechanical Design & Engineering manages a global set of leaders within the competency, including Heads of MDE, regional Managers and Supervisors for Mechanical Design, Engineering, BIM, and Detailing.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field, or equivalent professional experience.

10+ years of experience in a related field, including 4+ years of demonstrated leadership.

Proven track record of delivering projects at scale in the entertainment industry.

Experience collaborating with global teams.

Thorough understanding of mechanical fundamentals including experience with machinery, structures, and rigging.

Knowledge of relevant engineering and safety standards - including but not limited to ESTA, ASME, ISO, and European standards such as EN 17206 and the European Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC).

Skilled in data-driven team management; familiarity with tools such as PowerBI, Epicor, and Asana is a plus.

Understanding of design for manufacture methods.

Working knowledge of CAD tools and processes - experience with Autodesk Inventor preferred.

Good commercial acumen with experience aligning technical delivery to market needs and financial outcomes.

LI-AB1

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.

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