Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering - Show (AE) - UK Project

Senior Manager, Ride & Show Engineering - Show (AE) – UK Project

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This role is associated with the proposed Universal destination in Bedford, UK. Successful candidates will spend time at the Universal Creative Headquarters in Orlando, and at the site in Bedford.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Engineering & Safety is a key technical contributor for Universal Theme Park development activities. This individual is responsible for the technical support and development of Scope of Work packages, design, production, installation, and acceptance testing of Show and Ride systems, and may manage Technical managers, Engineering Managers, Engineers, Associate Engineers, and Technical Coordinators to these ends. These systems may include Special Effects, Projection, Set / Scenic, Props, Show Action Equipment, Animated Figures, Ride Mechanical Systems, and related Control Systems.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure all Show and Ride equipment maintains the highest level of safety in accordance with Universal Specifications, accepted manufacturing practices and local codes and standards, both directly and through Engineers and other technical personnel managed.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring as required to Show and Ride Engineering Managers (EMs), Responsible Engineers (REs), and / or project Technical Managers (TM's) throughout project and core assignments. Perform all technical duties and take all technical responsibilities in the absence of EMs, REs, and / or TMs.
• Oversee all technical interaction with attraction Engineering personnel, Vendors, Sub-contractors, and relevant 3rd parties involved with Show and Ride systems.
• Enforce Show and Ride technical and safety principles to provide a quality product and necessary deliverables to our customer. Support and advise the Attraction Manager / Director on how best to achieve this goal, and keep Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) Core Safety & Engineering briefed on progress and issues.
• Develop an open working relationship with the facility team and specialty & general contractor(s) to ensure a clear line of communication regarding installation, test, and adjust activities.
• Advise, coordinate, and be accountable to designated Engineering Management regarding the status and engineering quality of Show & Ride systems including areas of risk or potential future risks.
• Build strong team cohesion and motivation within the Attraction Technical Team.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering is required and Electrical Engineering is considered.

Experience

5-7 Years : Vendor Management experience and significant in-field installation related experience is preferred. Experience with contract law and practice in the theme park and / or construction industries is preferred. 8-10 Years : Related Engineering experience is preferred.

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