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Senior Manager, Ride & Show - Ride Systems (Expat to Beijing)

Walt Disney World Universal Creative — Orlando, FL Universal Parks & Resorts

JOB SUMMARY

What if your next engineering project could inspire millions of guests around the world?

Universal Creative is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering - Ride Systems to lead the delivery of innovative attractions that advance our mission of creating the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable. This role combines technical leadership, project management, and strategic collaboration to guide ride systems from concept through installation and acceptance.

You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage vendors and project budgets, champion the highest standards of ride safety and quality, and help transform creative ideas into world-class attractions that redefine guest experiences. If you thrive at the intersection of engineering excellence, innovation, and immersive storytelling, we'd love to hear from you.

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures all Ride equipment maintains the highest level of safety in accordance with Universal Specifications, accepted manufacturing practices and applicable standards.

• Provides technical guidance and vendor management of the design, fabrication and day-to-day detailed installation, test, and adjust activities in the field. Vendor management includes participation in all aspects of both technical and project / contract management as it applies to vendor contracts, directives, and change orders.

• Oversees all technical interaction with other project team members, vendors, sub-contractors, and other relevant 3rd parties involved with Ride systems with a focus on Mechanical systems. Develops an open working relationship with the facility & construction team and vendors to ensure a clear line of communication regarding installation, test, and adjust activities. Builds strong team cohesion and motivation within the attraction technical team.

• Advises, coordinates, and is accountable for the status and engineering quality of Ride systems, including areas of risk or potential future risks.

• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required.

• 5+ Years: Technical experience with ride systems or other complex integrated systems required.

• Any experience in Theme Park development, construction, ride systems design or fabrication is preferred.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable technical field required (examples include, but are not limited to, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics) or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience; Advanced Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years’ experience in direct theme park-specific technical/engineering roles supporting ride systems or other complex integrated systems required (examples include, but are not limited to (integrated mechanical systems, integrated electrical systems, integrated technical show systems) or equivalent combination of education and experience.