Senior Theme Park Mechanical Engineer - Lead Projects

NBCUniversal; California (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Other perks and discounts

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support existing and new theme park attractions. You will investigate downtime, perform redesigns, and ensure daily operational readiness of rides and shows.

Responsibilities include re-engineering mechanical/structural systems, managing capital design projects, and coordinating with vendors and show management. CA PE preferred; strong SolidWorks/AutoCAD skills expected. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years mechanical/structural detailed design experience.
• 3+ years project engineering in large machine environments.
• Strong analytical skills for design, test, and implementation.
• Experience in welded structures, gearings, steels, composites and fabrication.
• Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic design and components.
• Knowledge of servo controls in motion systems and related standards.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD and technical documents.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays on short notice.
• Familiarity with AWS, ANSI and ASTM F24 standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to day-to-day sustaining engineering calls and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform re-engineering for attractions including mechanical, structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Produce scope of work for capital design projects and manage progress from design to installation.
• Develop and oversee project schedules and budgetary demands.
• Monitor vendors/design-builders and resolve problems and design issues.
• Prepare equipment specifications and perform technical evaluation of vendor products/services.
• Oversee mock-ups, prototypes, installations, tests and adjustments of show and ride systems.
• Coordinate engineering activities between vendors, engineers, ride managers, and technicians.
• Provide project status updates to ride and engineering managers.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and acceptance test procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Hydraulic design

Pneumatic design

Mechanical drawings

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support existing and new theme park attractions. You will investigate downtime, perform redesigns, and ensure daily operational readiness of rides and shows.

Responsibilities include re-engineering mechanical/structural systems, managing capital design projects, and coordinating with vendors and show management. CA PE preferred; strong SolidWorks/AutoCAD skills expected. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).