Senior Mechanical Engineer
Pay Rate : $50.00-$66.66 / hour
Location : Glendale, CA
Hours : 8a-5p
Position Overview
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer , you will play a key role in designing, building, and animating dynamic physical characters, immersive environments, and interactive experiences. This role will support the ride simulation platform, focusing on vehicle design, simulation, and testing to shape future attractions.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop mechanical designs that meet functional requirements.
- Own all phases of the design and fabrication process, including :
Early concept design
Prototyping3D modelingDetailed designProduction drawings for manufacturingAssembly and testingLead internal design reviews and collaborate with external vendors.Interface with Disney fabricators and external machine shops to ensure manufacturability.Test and iterate on proof-of-concept designs, evolving requirements based on findings.Contribute to the culture and community of the WDI R&D Studio.Basic Qualifications :
6 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer.Strong background in mechanical design, particularly in vehicle or automotive design.Experience designing and building complex electromechanical systems.Proficiency in CAD (preferably SolidWorks) for parts, assemblies, and drawings.Hands-on rapid prototyping experience, with the ability to fabricate designs at a prototype level.Knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., plating, milling, turning, EDM, grinding).Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and feedback.Ability to manage multiple assignments in a dynamic R&D environment.Strategic and creative problem-solving skills.Preferred Skills & Experience :
Actuator design, motor selection, and sizing.Materials science and metallurgy expertise.Experience with flexible materials, sheet metal, and weldment design.Complex surface modeling and kinematic motion analysis.Structural FEA and tolerance stack-up analysis.Proficiency with simulation tools such as Houdini and Maya .Experience with Matlab, Simulink, or Python.Industrial design experience that integrates aesthetic form with function.Education Requirements :
Required : BS in Mechanical Engineering.Preferred : MS in Mechanical Engineering.Additional Information :
Open to candidates with experience at JBL and attraction design companies .This role will be integral to testing various ride types, focusing on vehicle design and simulation.Candidates must be comfortable integrating with software platforms.SolidWorks proficiency is required.A spotlight call will be scheduled next week to discuss the position.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Salary : $50 - $67
