Senior Mechanical Engineer

at  Walt Disney World Resort

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Proven seven (7) plus years of direct experience in mechanical engineering, detail design and commissioning of industrial automation, large conveyance, or transportation systems.
• Demonstrated experience in leading design, installation and testing efforts on multi-disciplinary dynamic systems.
• Proficiency in applying design standards including AWS, DIN, ASTM, SAE and ASME standards
• Proficiency in completing engineering design drawings in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in engineering analysis using classical calculation methods or MathCad, Ansys, or equivalent.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills to audiences at the executive, peer, and support levels.
• Demonstrated experience successfully completing multiple, concurrent, engineering tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated experience partnering across multiple fields and organizations while managing the expectations of diverse partners
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and/or shift based coverage including immediate response coverage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active, or ability to acquire, Professional Engineer license in Florida
• Manufacturing experience including welding, machining and assembly
• Experience using design standards including AWS, ASTM, SAE and ASME.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design involving fiberglass and other composite materials
• Knowledge of Ride and Show Control Systems
• Experience in working with international drafting and engineering standards.
• Demonstrated dedication to maintaining technical proficiency through continuing technical education and training

EDUCATION

• Bachelors of Science or equivalent experience or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering. The degree must be from an ABET-accredited institution.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be a self-driven individual contributor who is part of a team who assists with troubleshooting mechanical ride & show systems. As part of your role, you will respond to equipment operational issues to help develop short-term and life-cycle engineering solutions. Every day is different. You could be doing engineering analysis, testing, assembly/detail/part fabrication drawings, system & functional requirements, hazards & FMEA analysis, vendor performance specifications, maintenance & inspection procedures, and acceptance test plans.
You will work with multiple customers and partners from all levels of the organization to resolve data and requirement-driven technical solutions.
This role will report to the Engineering Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop & implement immediate recommendations and solutions based on collected data.
• Determine functional and detail system requirements
• Perform engineering analysis
• Verify design compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Provide technical supervision for equipment fabrication, installation, and commissioning efforts.
• Verify system performance through acceptance and performance testing.
• Work with maintenance and operating partners to develop equipment sustainment and operating procedures.
• Mentor other engineers and interns in developing fundamental engineering skills.