Walt Disney Imagineering is hiring: Principal Ride Development Engineer, Design

About the Role & Team Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us. Ride Development Engineering Design Assurance is an all-encompassing role that provides technical oversight and guidance in support of Ride project teams. As Ride engineering experts, they lead the way when it comes to process, standardization, and overall design compliance. Design Assurance Engineers work alongside our project teams to provide experience, knowledge, and expertise to help advance our projects. This role will work with the Executive Ride Development Engineering. This is a full-time role. What You Will Do: 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 Required Qualifications & Skills 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. Preferred Qualifications & Skills 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. Education Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering from an accredited college or university required. (Mechanical Engineering preferred) 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. #DXMedia The hiring range/pay rate for Principal Ride Development Engineer is $139,200.00-$186,600.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

In Summary: The hiring range/pay rate for Principal Ride Development Engineer is $139,200.00-$186,600.00 per year . The role will work with the Executive Ride Development Engineering . Design Assurance Engineers work alongside our project teams to provide experience, knowledge, and expertise to advance our projects .

En Español: Sobre el Role & Team Walt Disney Imagineering es la fuerza creativa que imagina, diseña y da vida a todos los parques temáticos de Disney, complejos turísticos, atracciones y barcos de cruceros en todo el mundo. Trabajando a través de un espectro de disciplinas que van desde creativas y conceptuales hasta científicas y técnicas, Imagineers mezcla una combinación innovadora de narración, arte, ciencia y tecnología para crear experiencias inmersivas, destinos memorables y entretenimiento innovador para familias alrededor del planeta. Casi cada proyecto de Walt Disney Imagining incluye uno de su tipo. Los ingenieros de seguridad del diseño trabajan junto a nuestros equipos de proyecto para proporcionar experiencia, conocimiento y experiencia para ayudar a avanzar en nuestros proyectos. Este papel trabajará con la Ingeniería Ejecutiva de Desarrollo Ride. Esta es una función a tiempo completo. Lo que harás: Servir como experto en materia mecánica (SME) en el proceso de revisión de diseño de Ride Engineering para garantizar que se apliquen los estándares adecuados de ingeniería/diseño, métodos, análisis y juicio para que los productos diseñados cumplan con la intención de diseñar y los imperativos empresariales de seguridad, fiabilidad y eficiencia. Revisar los diseños relacionados con los productos de Rike Engineering y brindar retroalimentación a los equipos de proyectos y gestión funcional sobre la viabilidad de esos diseños. Interpretar y entrenar códigos y conocimientos que serán utilizados por la organización de Ingenieria Ride . Defender la consistencia global de las soluciones para problemas similares y el cumplimiento de estándards de materiales físicos externos. Mathcad, software de programación y modelado de ingeniería (por ejemplo MatLab). Superior sensibilidad al diseño y resolución creativa de problemas. Excelentes habilidades de comunicación escrita y verbal. Capacidad para trabajar en colaboración dentro de un entorno de equipo grande y diverso. Qualificaciones y Habilidades Preferidas Experiencia previa de Disney o entretenimiento, con conocimientos avanzados de la industria. Extensa experiencia con el diseño/requisitos de seguridad vital. Experiencia con prototipo, desarrollo y/o productos innovadores. Grado de licenciatura en Ingeniería (B.S. o B.A.) en una facultad médica o universidad acreditada requerida.