Mechanical Engineer

Job ID 10105560 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Nov. 18, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Ride & Show Mechanical Engineering (R&SME) group at Walt Disney World, you have a responsibility in the development, management, and execution of various engineering projects at Walt Disney World. What does that mean? Well, the work could 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 perform design reviews with Design Assurance, Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Walt Disney Imagineering. You will also support Facilities Asset Management and other aforementioned partners on the progress of your projects. You will report to the Manager of Engineering. This is a project hire role and has no guarantee of permanent placement at the end of the project.

What You Will Do

Primary responsibilities will include performing job captain duties on small to large projects. This may include design, component specification, engineering, hazard analysis, manufacturing support, installation, acceptance testing, post-turnover support, and general project management. Other responsibilities include mentoring interns and supporting a second set of eyes approach to ensure compliance with the design workflow process, standards, and codes.

Support partnering organizations to deliver world-class experiences for our guests and cast.
Work with minimum supervision, conferring with superiors on unusual matters.
Assignments are broad, requiring originality and resourcefulness.
Use appreciable latitude for un-reviewed action and decision.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum one year of experience in the design of heavy mechanical equipment, such as large conveyance systems, automotive, or large robotic systems.
Demonstrate positive relationship skills working with technical groups and multidiscipline teams
Demonstrate strong partnering skills with partners and customers
Standout colleague with excellent communication skills
Proficiency using Engineering and Design software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Demonstrate proficiency in performing classical and/or computer-based engineering analysis by applying hand calculations, FEA software or MathCAD.
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of the mechanical engineering field to the completion of difficult assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum year of proven experience with Disney design standards or equivalent and ASTM F24.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Sciences or Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited college or university.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: 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

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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Explore this Location Lake Buena Vista, FL

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