Sr Manager, Ride/Show Engineering

NBCUniversal; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts and perks

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Sr Manager, Ride/Show Engineering to join their theme park engineering team. Responsibilities include ensuring safety standards for rides, managing vendor relations, and overseeing technical project interactions. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in the theme park industry, with a focus on engineering and vendor management. This is a full-time position based on-site in Chicago, offering a salary range of $120,000 to $160,000 with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of theme park technical/engineering experience.
• 5+ years of vendor management with in-field installation experience.
• 3+ years of contract management experience in theme park construction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all show and ride equipment maintains the highest safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance and vendor management for design and installation.
• Oversee technical interactions with team members and vendors.

Skills

Theme park technical/engineering experience

Vendor management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable technical field

Job description

Sr Manager, Ride/Show Engineering

NBCUniversal

Apply to join NBCUniversal’s theme park engineering team in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all show and ride equipment maintains the highest level of safety in accordance with Universal specifications and applicable standards.
• Provide technical guidance and vendor management for design, fabrication, installation, testing, and adjustment activities in the field.
• Oversee all technical interaction with project team members, vendors, sub‑contractors, and other third parties, and build strong team cohesion and motivation.
• Create scope of work documentation and award contracts to vendors based on quantitative requirements derived from creative intent.
• Advisory and coordination role for status and engineering quality of show and ride systems, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Understand and actively participate in environmental, health & safety responsibilities by following established policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to and stay for extended periods in Chicago is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of theme park technical/engineering experience; 5+ years of vendor management with in‑field installation experience.
• 3+ years of contract management and practices in theme park and/or construction industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable technical field required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Position is required to be performed full‑time from an NBCUniversal‑designated worksite.
• Desired characteristics include significant vendor management experience, in‑field installation experience, and contract management experience in theme park and/or construction industries.

Benefits

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $120,000 – $160,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information

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, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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