Manage entire scope to conceive, design, & deliver a wide variety of complex & innovative ride systems and related equipment ensuring safety, reliability, and durability
Distill & negotiate technical requirements from high level experience/story descriptions and artwork
Collaborate with key stakeholders to define system requirements and interface specifications
Prepare “Clean sheet” concept designs of ride components that meet creative intent and requirements
Supervise the daily activities of an engineering & design team through all phases of work, design, mockups, production, installation, testing, turnover and close-out efforts
Responsible for development of scope, inspection, testing, hazard, and report documents
Responsible for Vendor/contractor management and oversight
Responsible for digital model and drawing, development & release
Lead large scale proof of concept prototype & mockup efforts; design/fabricate/test
Collaborate with project procurement team to evaluate, bid, & award outside vendor contracts
Lead/oversee and/or perform mechanical field installation/testing activities which require; equipment/site surveys, use of active fall protection equipment, navigating a construction site with catwalks, ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and confined spaces
Working variable hours and shifts
Participate in culture and community of the Ride Studio
Occasional travel both internationally and within China
Skills
Mechanical Engineering
Ride Systems Design
Project Management
Concept Design
Reliability Engineering
Life Safety Systems
Installation Engineering
Systems Integration
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