Senior Mechanical Engineer

The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to be one of the world’s leading producers and providers of entertainment and information.

Self-driven individual contributor, performing as part of a team to make design improvements to mechanical ride & show and facility systems that optimize life-cycle costs by utilizing emerging technologies. Perform mechanical engineering tasks including engineering analysis, testing, assembly / detail / part fabrication drawings, system & functional requirements, hazard analysis & FMEA, vendor performance specifications, maintenance & inspection procedures and acceptance test plans. Successful candidate must be able to work with multiple stakeholders and partners from all levels of the organization to determine data and requirement driven technical solutions.

* Mentoring other engineers and interns in developing fundamental engineering skill sets. * Identifying project opportunities that apply design changes to decrease total cost of ownership of a ride or facility. * Performing engineering analysis and financial pro-formas for new project concepts. * Verifying design compliance with applicable codes and standards * Providing technical supervision for equipment fabrication, installation and commissioning efforts. * Verifying system performance through acceptance and performance testing. * Determining functional and detail system requirements

* 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. * Demonstrated proficiency completing engineering design in SolidWorks. * Demonstrated proficiency in engineering analysis using classical calculation methods or MathCad, Ansys or equivalent. * Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint * Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills to audiences at executive, peer and supporting levels. * Demonstrated experience successfully completing multiple, concurrent, engineering tasks and projects. * Demonstrated experience partnering across multiple disciplines and organizations while managing expectations of diverse stakeholders * Ability to work weekends, holidays and/or shift based coverage including immediate response coverage. **Preferred Qualifications** * Proven active, or ability to obtain, Professional Engineer license in Florida * Demonstrated manufacturing experience including welding, machining and assembly * Demonstrated experience in engineering design involving multiple manufacturing methods * Demonstrated experience in engineering design using various materials both metal and non metal * Demonstrated commitment to maintaining technical proficiency through continuing technical education and training * Demonstrated ability to self initiate program work and motivate others **Required Education** * Proven Bachelor’s of Science or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in machine design or dynamic mechanical systems. Degree must be from an ABET accredited institution.