Mechanical Designer - 27707

CEI’s entertainment client is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Engineer to join their team for a 24-month contract position.

Job at a glance:

• This is a long-term contract, with an initial term of 24 months, planned for extension and/or permanent placement
• Pay rate is $36-$40/hr W2 optional benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k)
• Onsite position in Anaheim, CA
• Seeking candidates with 5 years of experience and strong skills with both AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Candidates from backgrounds in automotive, robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and weldments would be applicable but are not required.

Job Description

Mechanical Designer / Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Designer / Engineer with a passion for theme park and transportation system design.

• This role involves working in a multi-disciplinary team to create, develop, and maintain world-class ride experiences, animatronics, and show mechanical equipment.
• Designing and working with ride and show materials.
• Handling gearboxes, light bulbs, and mechanical components used in attractions.
• Converting and working within both AutoCAD and SolidWorks drawings.
• Engaging with machine design, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrication processes.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of design experience as a Designer or degreed Engineer in a multi-discipline technical environment
• Outstanding “clean sheet” design sensibilities
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD with professional training and/or certification
• Strong mechanical design skills with an understanding of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of materials (metals, composites, plastics), welding, finish processes, and ASME standards (Y14 and Y14.5)
• Ability to lead design
• Advanced understanding of machine assemblies and power systems with the ability to translate designs into CAD models or physical drawings
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels, including executive leadership
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Aptitude for quickly learning new software packages
• Backgrounds in automotive, robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and weldments

Experience in production drawing packages, including:

• Configuration management
• Dimensioning and tolerancing
• Weldments, sheet metal design
• Material selection, fastening, and joining
• Machine and fabrication shop practices
• Hydraulics and pneumatics, fabrication, and commissioning activities

Passion for designing and maintaining:

• Ride systems, animatronics, and show mechanical equipment
• Various transportation systems (Steam Trains, Boats, Monorails, Buses)

Education details

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred

• Reliability-centered maintenance experience
• Experience with EPLAN, PLM/SmarTeam systems, Navisworks BIM modeling