Ride Development Engineer Sr

Job ID 10099300 Location Lantau Island, Hong Kong Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Aug. 28, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

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Job Summary:

Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research & development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation - from concept through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks, and attractions. Disney Imagineers are uniquely talented individuals that bring together the best aspects of creativity, innovation, and passion. At Ride Engineering, it is our responsibility to move people through our stories in magical ways that bring these experiences to life! Ride Engineers bring optimism and solutions to design challenges that often seem impossible, 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!

Job Description: 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 a wide variety of innovative ride platforms that include unique requirements for extreme duty cycles, high reliability, and inherent life safety. They must collaborate on diverse teams that include both technical and creative members, and be comfortable in environments where scope and requirements change frequently. Ride Development Engineers also must bring a passion for maintaining and developing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within Ride Engineering and their project teams.

Education/Experience:

BS or above in an engineering field, or have PE license

5-15 years relevant/hands-on experience

Responsibilities:

Manage entire scope to conceive, design, & deliver a wide variety of complex & innovative ride systems and related equipment ensuring safety, reliability, and durability
Distill & negotiate technical requirements from high level experience/story descriptions and artwork
Collaborate with key stakeholders to define system requirements and interface specifications
Prepare “Clean sheet” concept designs of ride components that meet creative intent and requirements

Supervise the daily activities of an engineering & design team through all phases of work; design, mockups, production, installation, testing, turnover and close-out efforts
Responsible for development of scope, inspection, testing, hazard, and report documents
Responsible for Vendor/contractor management and oversight
Responsible for digital model and drawing, development & release
Lead large scale proof of concept prototype & mock up efforts; design/fabricate/test
Serve as the Ride Studio representative on the core Project team

Collaborate with project procurement team to evaluate, bid, & award outside vendor contracts
Lead/oversee and/or perform mechanical field installation/testing activities which require; equipment/site surveys, use of active fall protection equipment, navigating a construction site with catwalks, ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and confined spaces
Domestic and international travel
Working variable hours and shifts

Contribute to recruiting and talent development
Participate in culture and community of the Ride Studio

Required Qualifications:

Advanced engineering knowledge (eg. statics, dynamics, tolerances, kinematics, stress/strain)
Advanced engineering subject matter expertise (eg. machine design, weldments, power train, materials)
Proficiency with design tools (eg. SolidWorks, Navisworks, AutoCAD, SketchUp, ANSYS, FEA, Matlab)
Superior design sensibilities and creative problem solving
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Work collaboratively within a large and diverse team environment
Highly dependable, strong work ethic, with excellent time management skills.
Willingness to learn new things and continually improve capabilities/skills
Passion for maintaining and promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Positive and optimistic influence on team, department, and community
Comfortable working in a creative/chaotic environment

Desired Qualifications:

Previous Disney or entertainment experience, with advanced knowledge of the industry
Experience with life safety design/requirements
Experience with prototype, development, and/or innovative products
Technical certifications (EIT, FE, PE)

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts with non-technical audience

Hands on experience with equipment assembly, fabrication, and installation
Proactive/self-sufficient/able to work and add value with minimal oversight
Desire and ability to mentor others
Attention to detail // Optimism and Enthusiasm // Perseverance and grit // Desire to question the status quo…

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About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

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 WDImagineering Asia Limited, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

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