Senior Manager, Ride & Show - Ride Systems (Expat to Beijing)

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Universal Creative is seeking a Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering - Ride Systems to lead the delivery of attractions from concept through installation and acceptance. The position combines technical leadership, project management, and strategic collaboration to guide ride systems and transform creative concepts into guest experiences. The role includes leading multidisciplinary teams, managing vendors and project budgets, and championing ride safety and quality. The position is identified as an expat assignment to Beijing.

Requirements

At least 5 years of technical experience with ride systems or other complex integrated systems.
At least 7 years of direct theme park-specific technical or engineering experience supporting ride systems or other complex integrated systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor's degree in an applicable technical field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechatronics, or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in theme park development, construction, ride systems design, or fabrication.
Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Ensure ride equipment maintains the highest level of safety in accordance with Universal specifications, accepted manufacturing practices, and applicable standards.
Provide technical guidance and manage vendors during design, fabrication, and detailed field installation, testing, and adjustment activities.
Participate in technical and project or contract management aspects of vendor contracts, directives, and change orders.
Oversee technical interactions with project team members, vendors, subcontractors, and other relevant third parties involved with ride systems, with a focus on mechanical systems.
Develop open working relationships with facility and construction teams and vendors to maintain clear communication about installation, testing, and adjustment activities.
Build team cohesion and motivation within the attraction technical team.
Advise, coordinate, and be accountable for the status and engineering quality of ride systems, including identifying risks and potential future risks.
Follow established Universal Orlando policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities related to Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.