Walt Disney Imagineering · 2 days ago
Principal Ride Development Engineer, Design Assurance
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $208K/yrWalt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. The Principal Ride Development Engineer, Design Assurance provides technical oversight and guidance in support of Ride project teams, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and enhancing design processes.
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Responsibilities
Serve as Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Ride Engineering design review process to ensure that appropriate engineering/design standards, methods, analyses, and judgment are applied so the engineered products meet the design intent and the business imperatives of safety, reliability, and efficiency
Review designs related to Ride Engineering products and provide feedback to project teams and functional management regarding the acceptability of those designs
Interpret and develop standards and codes that will be utilized by the Ride Engineering organization
Advocate global consistency of solutions for similar problems, and compliance with Disney and external standards
Partner with Disney leadership and project teams to improve process and standards for the benefit of future engineering efforts
Contribute to mentoring and talent development
Qualification
Required
Advanced engineering knowledge (e.g., statics, dynamics, kinematics, stress/strain/fatigue)
Advanced engineering expertise (e.g., machine design, weldments, power train, materials)
Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., Solid Modeling, Building Information Modeling (BIM), 2D Modeling, FEA, Engineering calculation software e.g. Mathcad, Engineering programming and modeling software e.g. MatLab)
Superior design sensibilities and creative problem solving
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a large and diverse team environment
Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering from an accredited college or university required. (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
Preferred
Previous Disney or entertainment experience, with advanced knowledge of the industry
Extensive experience with life safety design/requirements
Experience with prototype, development, and/or innovative products
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company.
Founded in 1952
10001+ employees
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