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The Manager, Ride/Show Engineering provides technical management, inclusive of budget and schedule, for an attraction or attractions under an area of responsibility. Responsible for the successful specification, bid/award, design, production, shipping & logistics, installation, and acceptance testing of Ride and/or Show systems, with emphasis on Show Action Equipment (SAE), including mechanical show systems, animated figures, and special effects equipment and/or systems. Scope includes integration with Audio, Special Effects, Projection, Lighting, Set/Scenic, Props, Show Action Equipment, Animated Figures, Ride Systems, Mechanical Systems, Network Systems, Parkwide Systems, Ride Control, and/or Show Control Systems, and facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Manages in-field installation, test and adjustment of show and ride systems, with a focus on Show Action Equipment (SAE) systems such as animated figures, mechanical show elements, and special effects hardware, to ensure compliance with contract specifications.
• Reviews designs and documentation from contractors ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and specifications, with particular attention to mechanical integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability of Show Action Equipment systems.
• Creates scope of work documentation and awards contracts to vendors based on requirements derived from interpreting creative intent and employing Universal Specifications.
• Leads design and production reviews at vendor locations ensuring product quality and specification conformance.
• Develops and oversees project schedules and budgetary demands.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable technical field required.
• 5+ years’ experience in theme park engineering roles including mechanical show systems, show action equipment (SAE), animatronics, or special effects hardware.
• Development of RFPs and vendor management preferred.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in show and ride systems with emphasis on Show Action Equipment, especially as it relates to integration of new SAE with existing show action equipment and facilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and vendors.
• Ability to organize and manage a complex series of tasks and vendor(s) to develop and implement ride systems and show action equipment.
• Comfortable working in a non-routine environment with frequently changing situations

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $95,000 - $125,000 (bonus eligible)

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