Manager-Mechanical Engineering

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Facilities Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Manager of Mechanical Engineering at Walt Disney World leads a team of 8-10 engineers in designing attractions, rides, shows, and entertainment systems across theme parks, transportation, water parks, and cruise lines. Responsibilities include managing team priorities, overseeing project budgets and schedules, performing design reviews, mentoring team members, supporting internal customers (FAM, ES, CS, WDI, DLE, DCL, WSA), facilitating design workflows, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, reviewing project scopes and estimates, and recruiting/training interns. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, as well as proficiency in engineering software and analysis techniques.
Must have:
  • 7+ years experience in heavy mechanical equipment design
  • Leadership of technical and multidiscipline teams
  • Strong leadership & coaching abilities
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks
  • Engineering analysis skills (hand calculations, FEA)
  • 3+ years experience with Disney design standards and ASTM F24
Good to have:
  • Professional Engineering license in Florida
  • Prior Disney or themed entertainment experience
  • Master's degree in engineering management or business administration
Perks:
  • Health and savings benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Special Disney extras

Job Details

Job Posting Title:

Manager-Mechanical Engineering

Req ID:

10114944

Job Description:

Job Summary:

“We create happiness.” That is our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you will help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?

As the Manager of Mechanical Engineering at Walt Disney World, you will lead a local team of 8 to 10 project engineers, mechanical engineers, interns, and coordinators in designs for attractions, rides, shows, and entertainment systems. You will oversee the mechanical design and technical project implementation across theme parks, transportation, water parks, and cruise lines to create memorable experiences for Guests and an inspiring work environment for Cast Members.

You will report to the Sr. Manager – Mechanical Engineering and lead a team of 8 to 10 direct reports.

This is a Full-Time Hybrid role based in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

What You Will Do:

  • Manage day-to-day team priorities, collaborating with other managers and project engineers to provide the appropriate number of resources as required per project priorities.

  • Oversee a broad portfolio of engineering work. Ensure work product remains within the budget, schedule, expected quality and stakeholder satisfaction. Potential need to perform job captain or Project Engineer duties on larger projects such as design and engineering analysis and project management.

  • Perform second set of eyes reviews to teams’ designs. Participate in project design reviews and provide leadership support of equipment installation and testing.

  • Mentor team members to ensure compliance with design workflow process, standards and codes.

  • Support internal customers such Facilities Asset Management (FAM), Engineering Services (ES), Central Shops (CS), Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), Disney Live Entertainment (DLE), Disney Cruise Line (DCL), and Worldwide Safety (WSA) with engineering resources for multiple small and large-scale park projects.

  • Facilitate the internal design workflow processes while ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, Disney, and industry standards for attractions and entertainment, such as the EPCOT Code and ASTM F24.

  • Review projects scope of work, project estimates, and ensure compliance to requirements and applicable standards.

  • Recruit and train interns as part of our overall recruitment program.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

This is what you will need to be successful in the role:

  • 7+ years of proven experience in the design of heavy mechanical equipment such as large conveyance systems, automotive, or large robotic systems.

  • Demonstrated experience leading technical groups and multidiscipline teams.

  • Proven record of strong leadership skills with good coaching abilities.

  • Demonstrated strong partnering skills with stakeholders and customers.

  • Team player with excellent communication skills.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Engineering and Design software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in performing classical and/or computer-based engineering analysis utilizing hand calculations, FEA software, or MathCAD.

  • 3+ years of proven experience with Disney design standards and ASTM F24.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

  • Natural inclination to work collaboratively and to influence outcomes through cooperation.

Preferred Qualifications:

It would be helpful if you also had:

  • A current, active Professional Engineering license in the State of Florida.

  • Prior experience with Disney or Themed Entertainment.

Education:

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

  • Preferred: Master’s degree in engineering management or business administration.

Additional Information:

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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Job Posting Segment:

Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineer & Sourcing

Job Posting Primary Business:

Global Engineering & Technology (WSHES)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Engineering Mgmt

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-03-05

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