Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering – Ride Systems
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Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Universal Creative we design develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences worldwide. Our innovative attractions immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.
Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of whats possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together were creating a Universe of fun always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides technical management inclusive of budget and schedule for an attraction or attractions. Responsible for the successful specification bid/award design production installation and acceptance testing of Ride and/or Show systems to include Audio Special Effects Projection Lighting Set/Scenic Props Show Action Equipment Animated Figures Ride Mechanical Systems Ride Control Systems. Role may have multiple direct reports who manage multiple aspects of an attraction.
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.
- Creates scope of work documentation and awards contracts to vendors based on quantitative requirements derived from interpreting creative intent and employing Universal Specifications. Leads enforcement of Ride technical and safety principles to provide a quality product and necessary deliverables.
- 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.
EDUCATION
Bachelors 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.
- 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.
Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
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