Akkodis is seeking a – Sr. Mechanical Engineer for a Contract position with a client located in Orlando, FL.

Pay/Salary Range: $65-$73/hr. (Depends upon experience)

Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Engineer position is in the Ride & Show Mechanical Engineering (R&SME) group at Walt Disney World. You will be responsible for the development, management and execution of various engineering projects at Walt Disney World that may involve various types of theme park attractions including but not limited to roller coasters, round rides, omni movers, water flume rides, animatronics, parade floats, transportation, hotels and resorts. You will work alongside other mechanical engineers, designers and ride control engineers and will be performing design reviews with Design Assurance, Operations, Maintenance, Safety and Walt Disney Imagineering. You will also report out to Facilities Asset Management and other aforementioned stakeholders on the progress on your projects. Support partner organizations to deliver a world-class experience for our guests and cast. Primary responsibilities include performing job captain duties on small to large projects such as design, component specification, engineering and hazard analysis, manufacturing support, installation, acceptance testing, post turnover support and general project management. Other responsibilities include mentoring engineers and providing second set of eyes support to ensure compliance with the design workflow process, standards, and codes. Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with leaders on unusual matters. Assignments are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity. Has appreciable latitude for un-reviewed action and decision.

Basic Qualifications:

• five (5) years proven experience in design of heavy mechanical equipment such as large conveyance systems, automotive or large robotic systems.
• strong relationship skills working with technical groups and multidiscipline teams
• strong partnering skills with stakeholders and customers
• record of strong leadership skills with good coaching abilities.
• 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 or MathCAD.
• experience utilizing design standards including AWS, DIN, ASTM, SAE and ASME standards.
• and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of engineering to completion of difficult assignments. Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Sciences or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications:

• (3) years proven experience with Disney design standards or equivalent and ASTM F24.
• five (5) years amusement industry mechanical engineer design experience, gravity coasters, round rides, dark rides, omni movers.

If you are interested in this Sr. Mechanical Engineer role in Orlando, FL. then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Himanshu Chauhan at himanshu.chauhan@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pays upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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