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About the role and Team:

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

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 experiences that bring fun and joy to millions of people all around the world. We Create to Inspire!

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 various innovative ride platforms, that include unique requirements for extreme duty cycles, high reliability, and inherent life safety. They must collaborate on diverse teams with technical and creative members and be comfortable in environments where scope and requirements change frequently.

The Ride Development Engineer Sr. will report to the Executive Ride Development Engineering.

This is a full time role.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the entire 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 rides that meet creative intent and partner requirements.

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

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

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

• Be responsible for the development of scope, inspection, testing, hazard, and report documents.

• Be responsible for Vendor/contractor management and oversight.

• Be responsible for digital model and drawing, development & release.

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

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

• Lead the installation of ride mechanical equipment, field support, and testing.

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

• Travel and/or relocate domestically and internationally to support Ride Development efforts across our portfolio of theme parks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 10 or more years hands-on mechanical engineering experience.

• Broad range of experience designing for various materials and processes.

• Advanced engineering knowledge (e.g., statics, dynamics, tolerances, kinematics, stress/strain).

• Ability to perform structural analysis by hand calculations and finite element methods.

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

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

• Outstanding design sensibilities and creative problem-solving.

• Ability to travel internationally and domestically to support the design efforts for our portfolio of theme parks around the world.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• 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.

• Technical certifications (EIT, FE, PE).

• PE license.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Engineering Field, Science, Math OR have a PE License, required.

Additional Information:

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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