Central Shops Technical Estimator
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10138204 Ubicación Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Estados Unidos Business Walt Disney World Resort Fecha de publicación 17/02/2026Detalles del empleo:
About the Role & Team
“We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen.
Walt Disney World Manufacturing is seeking a Technical Estimator with a strong background in high‑complexity, low‑volume manufacturing. This role supports machining, welding, electrical, assembly, paint, and fiberglass scopes of work by building detailed, accurate cost estimates that enable informed decisions for business growth.
This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager.
What You Will Do
- Evaluate specifications, drawings, vendor quotes, and project requirements to define scope of work and develop comprehensive cost estimates
- Provide cost analysis and guidance to Project/Overhaul teams throughout all project phases, including support for change‑order negotiations
- Develop accurate estimates using incomplete or ambiguous information with minimal supervision
- Collaborate across multiple partners to create aligned estimates, manufacturing strategies, risk mitigation plans, and production forecasts
- Deliver clear, data‑driven analysis that supports cost certainty and serves as a trusted resource for project and senior leadership
- Understand client needs and balance budget, cost, and lead‑time constraints to support efficient service delivery
- Produce clear estimate scope narratives for both clients and manufacturing personnel
- Evaluate and refine estimating processes and workflows to improve efficiency and consistency
- Support Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development in partnership with Project/Overhaul teams
- Provide ongoing estimating support to Project/Overhaul teams as needed
- Participate in VPI Walks and provide analytical support
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Safety‑conscious professional who consistently prioritizes "Safety First"
- Experience as a technical estimator, planner, or in a similar role
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a maintenance, planning, or manufacturing environment with exposure to design and manufacturing principles
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and assembly drawings and resolve technical issues with partners
- Strong collaboration skills with experience working across multiple stakeholders and handling confidential information
- Ability to synthesize multiple data sources into clear insights and recommendations and communicate effectively to audiences at all levels
- Confident communicator with strong written and verbal presentation skills
- Experience maintaining accurate data and explaining data‑driven outcomes
- Experience with component procurement and cost normalization for fair comparison
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work independently
- Proficiency in standard office software and mobile electronic devices
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of Power BI and/or Tableau
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks/CAD
- Experience using Maximo and SAP
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: 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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Acerca de Walt Disney World Resort:
Desde su apertura en 1971, Walt Disney World Resort ha desempeñado un papel fundamental en los momentos más memorables de muchos niños y familias. Hoy en día, cientos de millones de visitantes de todo el mundo eligen este mágico lugar para disfrutar de sus vacaciones Disney. El complejo combina creatividad, innovación y tecnología para sumir a los visitantes en los cuentos clásicos de Disney y en nuevas formas de entretenimiento para toda la familia. Basados en una valiosa herencia cultural de cuentos, los cast member de Walt Disney World Resort le dan vida a la magia de Disney con una atención inigualable a los detalles y un excelente nivel de servicio para los visitantes.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
Este puesto es en Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes recibirán consideración para el empleo independientemente de su raza, religión, color, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, nacionalidad, ascendencia, edad, estado civil, condición de militar o veterano, afección médica, información genética o discapacidad, o cualquier otro fundamento prohibido por la ley federal, estatal o local. Disney defiende un entorno empresarial donde las ideas y decisiones de todas las personas nos ayudan a crecer, innovar, crear las mejores historias y ser relevantes en un mundo en constante evolución.