Senior Manager, Ride/Show Engineering - Systems (Expat to Beijing)

About the role

Maintain the most technologically advanced ride systems in the world. Problem solving, electromechanical systems expertise and the ability to use good judgment in high pressure situations are just some of the key attributes we are looking for in our Ride and Show Technicians. And, from our Figure Finish and Creative Fabrication Artists who work with our animatronics, skins and silicones, to our Technical Services Warehouse Associates, we have several opportunities for skilled professionals.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all Show and 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 Show and Ride systems. Develops an open working relationship with the facility & construction team and contractors 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 Show and 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 Show & Ride systems including areas of risk or potential future risks.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

Requirements

• Some global travel may be required (less than 30%).
• Significant vendor management experience.
• In-field installation experience.
• Contract management experience in theme park and/or construction industries.
• Project experience in theme park development, construction, show and ride systems design or fabrication within the entertainment/theme park industry preferred.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to organize and manage a complex series of tasks and vendor(s) to develop and implement show and ride systems.
• Strength in schedule analysis and contract management required.
• Comfortable influencing decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.
• Comfortable working in a non-routine environment with frequently changing situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable technical field required. Advanced degrees preferred.
• 7+ Years: Required experience in theme park specific technical/engineering role(s).
• 5+ Years: Required Vendor Management experience with significant in-field installation related experience.
• 3+ Years: Preferred experience with contract management and practices in the theme park and/or construction industries.
• 7+ Years: Required related experience. Theme Park specific experience is highly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Problem solving
• Electromechanical systems expertise
• Good judgment in high pressure situations

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

Pay

• Details about pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

• Details about the schedule will be provided during the interview process.