Quality Engineer

Job ID 10111816 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Feb. 14, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the role and team

What does the Magic Kingdom’s TRON Lightcycle Run attraction, Epcot’s Luminous: The Symphony of Us, and the Walt Disney World Monorail System all have in common? They are all experiences that our Guests enjoy at Disney Parks and Resorts, and they all rely on robust systems to ensure safe operation.

Safety is our number one priority at Disney and there is a world of amazing systems and processes that keep our guests and cast members safe every day, which they may never see. This is the domain of the Quality Engineer. As a Quality Engineer, you will be an essential part of a team of professionals who make our parks and resorts safe and sustainable, and brimming with Disney "magic."

Job Overview

As a Quality Engineer (QE) with the Worldwide Safety Assurance Quality Engineering team, you will provide technical safety, compliance assurance, and oversight for Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line attractions, transportation systems, and entertainment shows and venues. The Quality Engineer exercises broad discretion while providing required expert technical guidance to ensure that our attractions, transportation systems, and entertainment venues are compliant with applicable Regulations, Standards, and Codes.

Responsibilities

Perform required inspections, audits, and related efforts to support the annual Florida State affidavit program for assigned registered attractions.
Provide general Quality Engineering support to internal partners, such as Engineering, Engineering Services, Central Shops, Entertainment and Operations.
Assist in developing compliance-related processes and procedures, including internal and external standards.
Review and assess alignment of requirements and frequency between Manufacturer’s Requirements, Operating Guides, Job Plans, and maintenance criteria.
Participate in hazard analysis, design, and delivery reviews for compliance with codes and standards.
Establish and follow a framework for identifying the completion of all necessary documentation, including drawings, manuals, procedures, training, and certification to permit and ensure the safe use of the system by Cast and Guests.

Basic Qualifications

Experience in Engineering, showing increasing levels of responsibility.
Experience with design, installation, and commissioning of complex systems that meet regulatory and industrial standards.
Proven knowledge of Maximo, EDMS, and AutoCAD.
Engineer in Training (EIT) or equivalent state certification/license.
Ability to work after hours and off-shift hours as required.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex data relationships in concise and straightforward presentations.
Ability to manage, balance, and prioritize multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with the amusement park and themed entertainment industry
Previous experience with the cruise line industry
Familiarity with industry regulatory, compliance standards and processes
Florida Professional Engineer’s License
American Society for Quality Certifications

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Additional Information

The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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 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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