Quality Engineer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10149418 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted May 11, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. With Disney Quality Engineering, you’ll help support the magic by ensuring our Attraction and Entertainment venues maintain technical compliance, safety, and quality. Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?
As a Segment Quality Engineer, you will work on global reviews and enhancements to existing Quality processes as well as development of/input on new processes to provide controls if new opportunities are identified. Your role will involve partnering with other groups in the development, implementation and completion of these efforts. Your efforts will require close collaboration with Cast & Crew from all across the Disney Experiences Segment, including global Quality Engineering teams, Global Design Assurance, Global Technology and Engineering, and Project Development, among many others across Disney Parks, Resorts, Cruise Line, and other Signature Experiences!
The WSA Segment Quality Engineer will report to the Senior Manager, Segment Quality Engineering.
What You Will Do
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating content development for globally-applicable standards and business practices
- Develop and draft quality process solutions for broader consideration/further development
- Prepare Presentations for our team, and potentially for global partners and Executives
- Provide timely, clear, concise communication to management, team members and partners about work status and impacts
- Perform reviews of various types of data for the purpose of investigation into areas of opportunity (this could include reviews of maintenance data, technical drawing release data, parts procurement data, survey data, etc.)
- Perform/Participate in reviews to validate compliance with Disney Standards, applicable industry standards, and requirements from local regulatory authorities for new equipment or design changes to existing assets
- Support Disney safety communication processes with coordination of survey data and research
- Potential work during off-hours/3rd shift hours to support reviews/ investigations when needed. Potential domestic or international travel to support this work (Approximately one trip per year on average, if needed.)
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 2+ years of Engineering, Quality Assurance (Production/manufacturing, not Software), or Ride Inspection/Compliance experience
- Able to communicate technical concepts in writing
- Ability to communicate complex issues to non-technical peers and management
- Excellent problem-solving, balanced with a strong ability to see various perspectives to ensure an optimized outcome for all stakeholders
- Ability to work in a multi-discipline, technical team environment
- Strong interpersonal and team-building abilities
- Experience managing multiple projects/assignments and priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate
- 1+ years of experience with Disney in a technical capacity
Knowledge gained by experience in the following:
- Project Development work
- Equipment inspection/documentation review
- Participation in Risk Assessment/ Hazard Analysis development
- Editing/ drafting standards, business practices, manuals, or equivalent
Education
- Bachelor of Science from an ABET accredited engineering program such as Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
- Preferred: Post Graduate Work in engineering or technical subject area
The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $95,500-$128,000 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.
About Disneyland Resort:
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
