Senior Mechanical Engineer (PH)
About The Position
We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact? Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Ride and Show Mechanical group at Walt Disney World. You will be responsible for the development, management and execution of various engineering projects at Walt Disney World that may involve various types of theme park attractions including but not limited to roller coasters, round rides, omni movers, water flume rides, animatronics, parade floats, transportation, hotels and resorts. You will work alongside other mechanical engineers, designers and ride control engineers and will be performing design reviews with Design Assurance, Operations, Maintenance, Safety and Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI). You will also report out to Facilities Asset Management (FAM) and other aforementioned partners on the progress on your projects. You will also work with and mentor associate level engineers and interns and will be reporting to a Team Leader. Please read below for your specific responsibilities. This will be a 2 year project hire with no guarantee of permanent placement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of proven experience in design of heavy mechanical equipment such as large conveyance systems, automotive or large robotic systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical groups and multidiscipline teams.
- Proven record of strong leadership skills with good mentor abilities.
- Demonstrated experience successfully completing multiple, concurrent, engineering tasks and projects.
- Demonstrated experience partnering across multiple teams and organizations while managing expectations of diverse partners.
- Skill in utilizing Engineering and Design software such as AutoCad or SolidWorks.
- Skill in performing classical and/or computer based engineering analysis applying hand calculations, FEA software (ANSYS preferred) and/or MathCAD.
- Proven experience applying design standards including AWS, DIN, ASTM, SAE and ASME standards.
- 5+ years amusement industry mechanical engineer design experience, gravity coasters, round rides, dark rides, omni movers.
Nice To Haves
- Active, or ability to acquire, Professional Engineer license in Florida.
- 3+ years experience with Disney design standards or equivalent applicable codes and standards such as ASTM F24.
- Demonstrated experience in engineering design involving fiberglass and other composite materials.
- Demonstrated dedication to maintaining technical proficiency through continuing technical education and training.
Responsibilities
- Support partner organizations to deliver a world class experience for our guests ad cast.
- Performing job captain duties on small to large projects such as design, component specification, engineering calculations, hazard and failure mode effects analysis, finite element analysis (FEA analysis), communicating design reviews, manufacturing support, installation, test and adjust, acceptance testing, post turnover support and general project management.
- Mentoring of associate level engineers and interns.
- Providing second set of eyes support to ensure compliance with the design work flow process, standards, and codes.
Benefits
- health and savings benefits
- educational opportunities
- special extras that only Disney can provide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
