Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering & Controls UK

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Creative in Orlando seeks a Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering – Ride & Show Controls for the UK Project. This role leads technical delivery across design, fabrication, installation and testing, coordinating with vendors, contractors and internal teams to ensure safety and reliability of ride systems.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary engineering team, manage schedules and contracts, and drive quality, risk management and environmental health and safety compliance across

Qualifications

• 7+ years in theme park ride/controls engineering.
• Vendor management and contract management experience.
• Ability to interpret complex technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ride and show equipment meet safety and universal specs.
• Provide vendor management for design, fabrication, and installation.
• Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and subcontractors on ride control systems.
• Develop scope of work and award contracts to vendors.
• Advise on status and engineering quality of ride systems.
• Ensure EH&S responsibilities are followed.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract management

Show & Ride systems

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Software Engineering

Advanced Degree preferred

Job description

Universal Creative in Orlando seeks a Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering – Ride & Show Controls for the UK Project. This role leads technical delivery across design, fabrication, installation and testing, coordinating with vendors, contractors and internal teams to ensure safety and reliability of ride systems.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary engineering team, manage schedules and contracts, and drive quality, risk management and environmental health and safety compliance across