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The Walt Disney Company Sr. Ride Development Engineer in Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research & development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation - from concept through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks, and attractions. Disney Imagineers are uniquely talented individuals that bring together the best aspects of creativity, innovation, and passion.

At Ride Engineering , it is our responsibility to move people through our stories in magical ways that bring these experiences to life! Ride Engineers bring optimism and solutions to design challenges that often seem impossible, and partner with diverse creative talent to define and build one of a kind experience that bring fun and joy to millions of people all around the world. We Create To Inspire!

Job Summary:

Ride Development Engineers work within a Project Engineering team and are responsible for every aspect of mechanical ride system design & development from concept through installation. They work on a wide variety of innovative ride platforms that include unique requirements for extreme duty cycles, high reliability, and inherent life safety. They collaborate on teams with varied strengths that include both technical and creative members and be comfortable in environments where scope and requirements change frequently.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in scope to conceive, design, & deliver a wide variety of complex & innovative ride systems and related equipment ensuring durability, reliability, and safety.

  • “Clean sheet” concept design of entire ride systems and subsystems that meet creative intent and stakeholder requirements.

  • Distill & negotiate technical requirements from high level experience/story descriptions and artwork.

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to define system requirements and interface specifications.

  • Coordinate daily activities of an engineering & design team through all phases of work, design, mockups, production, installation, testing, turnover and close-out efforts.

  • Responsible for development of scope, inspection, testing, hazard, and report documents

  • Responsible for Vendor/contractor management and oversight

  • Responsible for digital model and drawing, development & release

  • Lead large scale proof of concept prototype & mockups efforts; design/fab/test.

  • Serve as the Ride Studio representative on the core project team.

  • Collaborate with project procurement team to evaluate, bid, & award outside vendor contracts

  • Contribute to high value, unique solutions to complex design challenges.

  • Innovate in daily responsibilities to improve Project and Studio efficiency, productivity, and value.

  • Develop work and resource plans for unique and high-risk scope.

  • Develop new vendor capabilities and process’ to reliably deliver Disney quality systems and components.

  • Participate in all aspects of ride mechanical installation, field support, and testing.

  • Perform field installation/testing activities including equipment/site surveys, use of active fall protection equipment, navigating construction site with catwalks, ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and confined spaces.

  • Domestic and international travel may be required occasionally.

  • Working variable hours and shifts.

  • Contribute to mentoring, recruiting, and talent development.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years relevant/hands-on experience

  • Sophisticated engineering knowledge (eg. statics, dynamics, kinematics, stress/strain/fatigue)

  • Advanced engineering expertise (eg. machine design, weldments, power train, materials)

  • Proficiency with design tools (eg. SolidWorks, Navisworks, AutoCAD, SketchUp, ANSYS, FEA, Matlab)

  • Knowledge of, and expertise with industry codes and standards

  • Superior design sensibilities and creative problem solving

  • Work collaboratively within a large and diverse team environment

  • Highly diligent, strong work ethic, with excellent time management skills.

  • Willingness to learn new things and continually improve capabilities/skills

  • Positive and optimistic influence on team, department, and community

  • Hands on experience with equipment assembly, fabrication, and installation

Additional Qualifications:

  • Previous Disney or entertainment experience, with advanced knowledge of the industry

  • Experience with life safety design/requirements

  • Experience with prototype, development, and/or innovative products

  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts with non-technical audience

  • Proactive/self-sufficient/able to work and contribute with minimal guidance

  • Attention to detail // Optimism and Enthusiasm // Perseverance

Required Education :

Bachelor of Science Degree or above in an applicable engineering field from an accredited university

Professional Engineering License in the state of Florida or the ability to secure a Florida license through endorsement.

Benefits and Perks:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits .

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Job ID: 10078630

Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida

Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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