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

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

13d

About The Position

Universal Creative is seeking a Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering – Ride Systems to lead delivery of innovative attractions. The role combines technical leadership, project management, and strategic collaboration to guide ride systems from concept through installation and acceptance. The position leads multidisciplinary teams, manages vendors and project budgets, upholds ride safety and quality standards, and helps turn creative concepts into attractions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of technical experience with ride systems or other complex integrated systems.
At least 7 years of experience in direct theme-park-specific technical or engineering roles 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, electrical, or aerospace engineering or mechatronics, or equivalent demonstrated skills 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 meets the highest safety standards in accordance with Universal specifications, accepted manufacturing practices, and applicable standards.
Provide technical guidance and manage vendors through design, fabrication, installation, testing, and adjustment activities in the field, including technical and project or contract matters such as directives and change orders.
Oversee technical interactions with project team members, vendors, subcontractors, and other third parties involved with ride systems, with a focus on mechanical systems.
Build open working relationships with facility and construction teams and vendors to support clear communication about installation, testing, and adjustment activities.
Build team cohesion and motivation within the attraction technical team.
Advise on, coordinate, and remain accountable for the status and engineering quality of ride systems, including identifying current and potential future risks.
Follow established Universal Orlando environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, training, and team-member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.