Senior Manager, Illusion Production
Candidate-se agora mesmo! Candidatar-se depois Job ID 10118141 Local Glendale, Califórnia, Estados Unidos Empresa Walt Disney Imagineering Data da publicação 16/09/2025Descrição do cargo:
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.
The Show Systems team helps to dream and create many of the magical moments that our guests enjoy. Our team is responsible for delivering extraordinary Audio-Animatronic figures, show action equipment and special effects through their full lifecycle. We partner with various teams to help deliver quality products and our processes and tools help to take us from concept design to production and installation.
The Senior Manager, Illusion Production will report to the Executive, Show Systems.
What You Will Do
Lead the teams responsible for manufacturing of work within the illusions Studio. Areas of responsibility:
Surface development
Figure finishing
Procurement
Shipping and receiving
Electro-mechanical fabrication & assembly
Support cost reduction activities and lead activities to develop ideas to generate cost savings
Support productivity and waste reduction activities
Support Manufacturing Engineering with all error-proofing activities. Ability to learn about PLC’s, logic, etc.
Assist production to develop and maintain the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for production related processes and train operators, lead people, supervisors, and managers as required.
Work with suppliers and subcontractor to influence schedule plans, mitigations, and acceleration
Develop schedules and specialty reports as needed to focus on critical items and align team to progress requirements
Manufacturing process improvements within the building:
Communication and report out styles (MS Teams, excel, PowerPoint MS Project, P6)
Outside vendor tracking
Product Workflow improvements
Job plans
Trackers
Job, Batch or Flow methods
Process workflow
Manufacturing workflow
Ordering and tracking systems
Working with the Financial team:
Forecasting and tracking
Earned value of design and manufacturing resources
Report out and percent complete
Change management and effective communication to project.
Interaction with project teams and great relationship skills.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Strong manufacturing background in 3D printing, CNC machining, fabrication planning
10+ years in manufacturing environment for high end precision mechanical assemblies
5+ years’ experience in project management or project engineering
B.S degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent area
Extensive experience in reading engineering drawings, SolidWorks, Auto CAD and Part fabrication methods
Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines
The ability to work in a logical, systematic manner.
Planning and organizational skills, ability to run and monitor the production process, and adjust workflows as needed
Strong understanding of robotic systems, with general knowledge of electrical and programming
Understanding of QC methods, reports and material tracking
Strong ability to problem solve and think outside the box
Preferred Education & Experience
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Lean manufacturing 6 Sigma or higher
M.S Manufacturing Engineering or related areas
Experience with Themed Entertainment
Additional Information
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
The hiring range for this position in California is $124,900.00-$167,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Sobre Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fundada em 1952 como WED Enterprises para projetar e construir o primeiro parque temático do mundo — a Disneyland — a Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) é onde a imaginação e a criatividade se combinam à tecnologia de ponta para criar experiências inesquecíveis. A WDI é a força criativa que imagina, projeta e constrói todos os parques temáticos, resorts, atrações e navios de cruzeiro Disney em todo o mundo. A força exclusiva da Imagineering vem de sua diversificada equipe global de profissionais criativos e técnicos, que aproveitam o legado de contar histórias da Disney para criar novas formas de entretenimento. O Imagineers praticam essa combinação única de arte e ciências em mais de 100 disciplinas para conduzir uma ideia desde a fase de conceito “visionário” até o dia da inauguração.
Sobre The Walt Disney Company:
A The Walt Disney Company, juntamente com suas subsidiárias e afiliadas, é uma líder diversificada em entretenimento familiar e mídia internacional que inclui três segmentos principais de negócios: Disney Entertainment, ESPN e Disney Experiences. Desde seus primeiros passos como um estúdio de desenho animado na década de 1920 até se tornar o atual nome de destaque na indústria do entretenimento, a Disney orgulhosamente dá continuidade a seu legado de criação de histórias e experiências de padrão internacional para toda a família. As histórias, personagens e experiências da Disney tocam consumidores e visitantes de todas as partes do mundo. Com operações em mais de 40 países, nossos funcionários e colaboradores trabalham juntos para criar experiências de entretenimento adoradas por todos.
Esta vaga é oferecida junto à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., que é parte de um segmento de negócios que chamamos de Walt Disney Imagineering.
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