Mechanical Engineer

1 Month ago • 1 Years + • Facilities Management

About the job

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Ride & Show Mechanical Engineering (R&SME) group at Walt Disney World, you'll be involved in the development, management, and execution of various engineering projects across theme park attractions. This includes roller coasters, rides, animatronics, parade floats, and more. You'll collaborate with engineers, designers, and control engineers, performing design reviews and supporting project management tasks. Responsibilities encompass design, component specification, hazard analysis, manufacturing support, installation, testing, and post-turnover support. You will also mentor interns and ensure design compliance. The role requires a minimum of one year of experience in designing heavy mechanical equipment.
Must have:
  • 1+ years experience designing heavy mechanical equipment
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience with engineering analysis (FEA, hand calculations)
  • Job captain duties on projects
  • Support partnering organizations
Good to have:
  • Experience with Disney design standards or equivalent and ASTM F24
  • Mentoring experience
Perks:
  • Health and savings benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Disney-provided extras

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  

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About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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