Senior Manager Mechanical Engineer

NBCUniversal; Bedford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking an experienced engineering professional to manage technical delivery of Ride and Show systems at one of our attractions. You will oversee specification, bid/award, design, production, installation and acceptance testing, ensuring safety and compliance with Universal Specifications.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams, vendors and contractors to meet budgets and schedules, creating scope of work documents, and guiding engineering quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent field required.
• Experience with ride or show systems is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and Universal Specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the specification, bid/award, design, production, installation and acceptance testing of ride/show systems.
• Manage budget and schedule for attractions projects and coordinate with vendors and contractors.
• Create scope of work documents and supervise engineering quality across delivery stages.
• Ensure safety and compliance with Universal specifications and industry standards.

Skills

Budget management

Schedule management

Vendor management

Project leadership

Mechanical systems

Safety standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, aerospace engineering, robotics or related field

Job description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

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 Ride Mechanical Systems. Role may have multiple direct reports who manage multiple aspects of an attraction.

• Ensures all Show and 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 Show and 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 Show and 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 Show & 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in applicable technical field required (examples include, but are not limited to, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, aerospace engineering, robotics) or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience; Advanced Degree preferred.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].