Principal Ride Development Engineer
About the role and Team:
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the world.
Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.
At Ride Engineering, it is our responsibility to move people through our stories is magical ways that bring these experiences to life! Ride Engineers bring optimism and solutions to design challenges that often seem real 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.
This is a full time role.
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 business requirements.
Distill an technical requirements from high-level experience
Develop stakeholder specifications for interfaces.
Supervise the daily activities of an engineering team through all project stages.
Ensure clarity in documentation of testing and safety.
Manage outside vendors and contractors.
Own engineering model releases.
Lead high-fidelity proof-of-concept builds.
Direct the procurement of outside contracts.
Oversee on-site installation of mechanical systems.
Conduct field surveys and the use of safety equipment.
Travel and support successful launches internationally.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience with mechanical designs.
Broad experience with materials and various manufacturing.
Advanced engineering analysis skills.
Capable of hand calculations and FEA methods.
Expertise in mechanisms, drives, and structures.
Proficient with CAD and simulation tools.
Excellent creative problem-solving.
Ability to travel globally for site reviews.
Preferred Qualifications
Disney or themed entertainment experience.
Life safety design experience.
Product testing background.
Professional engineering (PE).
Active PE license.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or PE license.
Link:
https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
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