Sr. Manager,Ride/Show- Ride Systems (ExpattoUK)

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Studios in Orlando seeks a seasoned Ride Systems Engineering Manager to lead the technical management of attractions, including budget and schedule oversight. Responsible for specification, bid/award, design, production, installation, and acceptance testing of Ride and Show systems such as Audio, Projection, Lighting, and Mechanical components.

The role may oversee multiple direct reports and requires ensuring safety and compliance with Universal specifications, while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and high-quality ride equipment as per Universal specifications.
• Guide design, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning of ride/show systems.
• Oversee vendor contracts, directives and change orders; manage project communications.
• Lead cross-functional coordination with facility, construction teams and vendors.
• Own scope of work documentation and contract awards based on technical requirements.
• Monitor engineering quality and risk related to Ride systems.

Skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace/Mechatronics

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

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 include Audio, Special Effects, Projection, Lighting, Set/Scenic, Props, Show Action Equipment, Animated Figures, Ride Mechanical Systems, Ride Control Systems. Role may have multiple direct reports who manage multiple aspects of an attraction.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all 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 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 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 Ride systems, including areas of risk or potential future risks.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in applicable technical field required (examples include, but are not limited to, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics) or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience; Advanced Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

5+ Years: Technical experience with ride systems or other complex integrated systems required. Any experience in Theme Park development, construction, ride systems design or fabrication is preferred.

7+ years’ experience in direct theme park-specific technical/engineering roles supporting ride systems or other complex integrated systems required (examples include, but are not limited to (integrated mechanical systems, integrated electrical systems, integrated technical show systems) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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