Manager- Mechanical Engineering

The Walt Disney Company • Anaheim, CA

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About The Position

Manager of Mechanical Engineering (attractions) at the Disneyland Resort. Lead a group of 4-8 highly trained and motivated engineers in the development and execution of project-based work for a variety of clients including Project Management, WDI and Worldwide Safety & Auditing. Must be a motivated individual willing to leverage strong partnering and mentoring skills while leading this group into a large period of growth and development at the Disneyland Resort. This position will report to the Senior Manager-Mechanical Engineering

Requirements

• 8+ years Mechanical Engineering experience in design, analysis, fabrication, and testing.
• Leadership experience of technical groups.
• Proven record of strong leadership and administrative planning skills.
• Proven record of strategic and tactical thought process with strong coaching abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of ASTM F24 codes, and California Title 8, Chapter 4, Subchapter 6.2 regulations.
• Bachelor of Science from an ABET accredited engineering program in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.

Nice To Haves

• Hold current P.E. License in State of California or others where CA recognizes reciprocity.
• Advanced degree in Engineering or Management.
• Experience in ride vehicles and/or ride design.
• Knowledge of ride systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers responsible for developing technical designs that meet our client’s requirements of scope, quality, budget, and schedule augmented with excellent communication and partnership.
• Build relationships with our GE&T clients; FAM, Engineering Services, Operations, Entertainment, Quality Control & Assurance, Legal, and WDI to ensure work is performed and prioritized correctly.
• Partner with peer managers within the GE&T segment to develop strong relationships and leverage resources to drive consistency and optimization of workload.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning by mentoring engineers on technical development, training, and career progression.
• Provide resource loading, budget development, and management of the department.
• Establish regular reporting to monitor progress of workload, resources, and budgets.
• Accountable for Castmember performance management process and career development.
• Review projects scope of work, estimates, and ensure compliance with requirements and applicable standards.
• Review and issue team’s annual 6.2 internal compliance letters.
• Adapt to organizational and technical changes, leading the team through transitions and challenges.
• Oversee multiple projects and priorities aligned with business goals, leading cross‑functional initiatives while guiding the team in effectively using and continuously improving tools and processes.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and constructive feedback.
• Represent the organization externally, building industry connections and fostering strategic partnerships.
• Develop and oversee domestic and international partnerships within Disney, ensuring collaboration across domestic and global teams.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees