Staff Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Join the Ride & Show Mechanical group at Walt Disney World as a Staff Manufacturing Engineer. You will serve as the organization's technical authority for manufacturing, welding, machining, and fabrication processes supporting primarily Walt Disney World.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for manufacturing, welding, machining, fabrication, heat treating, plating and assembly processes.
• Provide design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews throughout engineering design process.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing engineering best practices, standards, and specifications.
• Provide technical leadership for complex fabrication challenges involving weldments, structural systems, machined components, and assemblies.
• Develop fabrication strategies, tooling concepts, fixtures, and manufacturing plans supporting production and Sustaining efforts.
• Provide expertise in weld sequencing, shrinkage prediction, bend allowances, flat pattern development, and machining operations.
• Support development, review and revision of engineering documentation including fabrication drawings, weld details, machining drawings, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Provide technical guidance regarding non-conforming materials and products.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.
• Support qualification and auditing of internal and external fabrication suppliers.
• Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies, materials, equipment, and fabrication processes.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff in manufacturing methods, fabrication standards, and engineering best practices.
• Develops and maintains manufacturing-ready packages supporting fabrication operations.
• Maintains configuration control and technical accuracy of manufacturing documentation and CAD models.
• Supports Quality Assurance with requirements for qualifying Welders and Welding Procedures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience involving design, fabrication, manufacturing, or sustainment of heavy equipment, industrial machinery, structural systems, or related products.
• Proven design and production experience in castings, forgings, sheet metal and stampings.
• Proven experience in design and production of weldments and weld fixtures.
• Proven in-depth machine shop experience.
• Proven experience in NDT techniques and application.
• Demonstrated experience/expertise dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5 including GD&T.
• Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing Weld Procedure Specifications and Welding Performance Qualification Records per AWS D1.1, D1.2, and D1.6.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills to audiences at executive, peer and supporting levels.
• Demonstrated experience successfully completing multiple, concurrent, engineering tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and influence engineering decisions across multiple organizations without direct authority.
• Demonstrated experience partnering across multiple disciplines and organizations while managing expectations of diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Engineering and Design software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing classical and/or computer-based engineering analysis utilizing hand calculations, FEA software (ANSYS preferred) and/or MathCAD.
• Proven experience utilizing design standards including AWS, DIN, ASTM, SAE and ASME standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Preferred: Proven active, or ability to obtain, Professional Engineer license in Florida.
• Minimum three (3) years proven experience with Disney design standards or equivalent applicable codes and standards such as ASTM F24.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design involving fiberglass and other composite materials.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining technical proficiency through continuing technical education and training.
• Proven ASME or AWS or equivalent society membership.
• Proven AWS Certified Welding Inspector.
• Experience evaluating and qualifying fabrication suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Experience working within regulated environments where compliance, safety, and operational reliability are paramount.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is required.
• Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred.