Manager, R&D Machine Shop

工作 ID 10133582 地點格倫代爾, 加利福尼亚州, 美國 有意工作的公司 Walt Disney Imagineering 日期已公佈 Oct. 16, 2025

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工作概要:

About the Role & Team:

Walt Disney Imagineering makes the impossible possible by combining innovation and storytelling to bring Disney stories, characters, and worlds to life. Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented Imagineers are responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects. Disney Imagineers are uniquely talented individuals who bring together the best aspects of creativity, innovation, and passion.

At Imagineering Research and Development, our mission is to use technology to build new experiences for our Guests and new tools for Imagineers and the Cast Members who power our parks. R&D is a team of engineers, designers, artists, and scientists who share a passion for solving hard problems and building ground-breaking experiences.

Our R&D Machine Shop Manager will lead our operations, manage a team of driven technicians, and guide our R&D prototyping process.

You will report to the Executive R&D Imagineer, Research and Development.

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do:

Lead day-to-day operations of the R&D Machine Shop, including scheduling, workflow prioritization, and resource allocation.
Manage a team of technicians, fostering a culture of collaboration, craftsmanship, and creative problem-solving.
Partner closely with R&D Imagineers, ride engineers, and show teams to translate design intent into physical prototypes.
Oversee safe shop practices and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.
Maintain and develop machine shop and woodshop capabilities, including equipment, tooling, and techniques.
Guide the prototyping process from concept through delivery, balancing speed, testing, quality, and technical feasibility.
Mentor and develop talent, providing technical coaching and supporting career growth.
Collaborate across Walt Disney Imagineering to share best practices, drive innovation, and scale prototype solutions into full project development.
Embrace flexibility and adaptability as the team learns through prototyping and playtesting, adjusting strategy as needed

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience, and 10 years overall experience, in a machine shop, fabrication environment, or R&D prototyping environment.
Deep knowledge of fabrication methods (machining, sheet metal, welding, wood, additive/subtractive manufacturing, 3D printing, rapid prototyping techniques) and shop safety standards.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams of skilled tradespeople, engineers, and technicians.
Ability to provide clear, direct feedback to other team members
Proven track record of delivering prototypes that inform engineering decisions, design intent, and guest experience outcomes.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
Ability to coordinate and manage vendors and workloads performed outside the R&D Studio

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Experience working in themed entertainment, movies/TV SFX, aerospace, automotive, or related industries with a focus on prototyping and innovation.
Familiarity with design and engineering processes, from blue sky to implementation.
Ability to inspire creativity while maintaining operational discipline and safety.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field required, or equivalent professional experience.

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.

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $115,500 to $154,800 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.

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關於Walt Disney Imagineering:

華特迪士尼幻想工程 (WDI) 於 1952 年成立，最初以「WED 企業」之名設計並興建了全球首個主題樂園——迪士尼樂園，將想像及創意與尖端科技結合，締造令人畢生難忘的體驗。WDI 是想像、設計和建造全球所有迪士尼主題樂園、度假區、景點和郵輪的一股創意力量。幻想工程獨有的力量來自多元化的全球創意團隊及專業技術人員，在迪士尼故事敍述的偉大傳承上推而廣之，開拓出嶄新形式的娛樂。將這種揉合了藝術與科學的獨特作品付諸實踐的幻想工程師來自超過 100 個不同專業範疇，將意念由天馬行空的階段一路帶領到開幕日為止。

關於 The Walt Disney Company:

Walt Disney Company 連同其子公司和聯營公司，是領先的多元化國際家庭娛樂和媒體企業，其業務主要涉及三個範疇：Disney Entertainment、ESPN 及 Disney Experiences。Disney 在 1920 年代的起步之初，只是一間卡通工作室，至今已成為娛樂界的翹楚，並昂然堅守傳承，繼續為家庭中每位成員創造世界一流的故事與體驗。Disney 的故事、人物與體驗傳遍世界每個角落，深入人心。我們在 40 多個國家/地區營運業務，僱員及演藝人員攜手協力，創造全球和當地人們都珍愛的娛樂體驗。

這個職位隸屬於 WDI Research & Development, Inc.，其所屬的業務部門是 Walt Disney Imagineering。

WDI Research & Development, Inc. 是提供平等就業機會的僱主。求職者都會獲得聘僱考量的機會，不分種族、宗教、膚色、生理性別、性傾向、社會性別、性別認同、性別表達、原國籍、血統、年齡、婚姻狀態、軍人或退伍軍人身份、醫療狀況、遺傳資訊或殘疾狀況、或者聯邦、州級或地方法律所禁止的其他任何基本特徵。Disney 提倡讓所有人的想法和決策都有助我們發展、創新、創造最好故事的商業環境，並與瞬息萬變的世界息息相關。

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