Ride Development Engineer Senior

About the Role & Team

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 Imagineers are responsible for the creation – from concept through installation – of all Disney Resorts, theme parks, and attractions. Disney Imagineers are uniquely talented individuals who 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 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.

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.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5-10 years hands-on mechanical design 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous themed 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 Mechanical Engineering

Additional Information

This role is located on-site in Glendale, CA. Domestic or International travel may be required.

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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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $124,900 to $167,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park – Disneyland – Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering .

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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