Principal Ride Development Engineer
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10079966 Emplacement Lake Buena Vista, Floride, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney Imagineering Date de publication 18/11/2024Résumé du poste:
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!
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.
Responsibilities:
Manage 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 of entire ride systems and subsystems that meet creative intent and stakeholder requirements
Distill & negotiate technical requirements from high level experience/story descriptions and artwork
Collaborate with key stakeholders to define system requirements and interface specifications
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 ups efforts; design/fab/test
Serve as the Ride Studio representative on the core Project team
Collaborate with project procurement team to evaluate, bid, & award outside vendor contracts
Conceive high value, unique solutions to complex design challenges
Innovate in daily responsibilities to improve Project and Studio efficiency, productivity, and value
Develop work and resource plans for unique and high-risk scope
Develop new vendor capabilities and process’ to reliably deliver Disney quality systems and components
Lead/oversee all aspects of ride mechanical installation, field support, and testing
Perform field installation/testing activities including; equipment/site surveys, use of active fall protection equipment, navigating construction site with catwalks, ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and confined spaces.
Domestic and international travel
Working variable hours and shifts
Contribute to mentoring, recruiting, and talent development
Participate in culture and community of the Ride Studio
Required Qualifications:
Advanced engineering knowledge (eg. statics, dynamics, kinematics, stress/strain/fatigue)
Advanced engineering expertise (eg. machine design, weldments, power train, materials)
Proficiency with design tools (eg. SolidWorks, Navisworks, AutoCAD, SketchUp, ANSYS, FEA, Matlab)
Knowledge of, and expertise with industry codes and standards
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
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
Education/Experience:
BS or above in an engineering field, or have PE license
10+ years relevant/hands-on experience
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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Sur Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fondée en 1952 sous le nom de WED Entreprises pour concevoir et construire le premier parc à thème au monde — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) est le lieu où l’imagination et la créativité s’associent à une technologie de pointe pour créer des expériences inoubliables. WDI est la force créative qui imagine, conçoit et construit tous les parcs à thème, complexes hôteliers, attractions et navires de croisière Disney dans le monde entier. La force unique d’Imagineering provient de son équipe mondiale diverse de professionnels créatifs et techniques, qui s’appuient sur l’héritage de la narration de Disney pour créer de nouvelles formes de divertissement. Les Imagineers qui pratiquent ce mélange unique d’œuvres d’art et de science travaillent dans plus de 100 disciplines pour guider une idée du début à la fin, de la phase de conception créative sans contraintes jusqu’au jour de l’ouverture.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney Imagineering.
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