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Associate Sourcing Manager – Sustainable Product Engineering

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Job ID 10086479 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Consumer Products Games & Publishing Date posted Apr. 24, 2024

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

At The Walt Disney Company, our dedication to environmental stewardship and social responsibility drives our mission to integrate sustainable practices into every aspect of our supply chain. As an Associate Sourcing Manager – Sustainable Product Engineering you will play a significant role in driving our company's commitment to sustainability by optimizing material usage in our products with design for manufacturing (DFM) techniques.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes. You will be supporting the development of internal best practices with our Product Design teams and will be communicating with suppliers to implement proposed efficiencies. Your knowledge and dedication will be essential in supporting our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our products through responsible sourcing and design engineering practices.

What You Will Do

  • Coordinate multi-functional team efforts in development and connect with suppliers to see new product development through from concept to shipment.
  • Evaluate existing product to identify opportunities for improved efficiency in material usage.
  • Collaborate with product development teams to integrate sustainable design principles and develop innovative solutions that minimize material usage while maintaining product integrity and performance.
  • Implement DFM principles to ensure that product designs are efficient, easily manufacturable, and meet quality and safety standards.
  • Establish and maintain design guidelines and standard methodologies that promote material efficiency in product development and manufacturing.
  • Validate the performance, durability, and manufacturability of optimized product designs.
  • Collaborate with the internal sustainability team to track and report key performance indicators as they contribute to the company's overall sustainability initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 2+ years of experience in product development and/or design for manufacturing (DFM). Toy industry experience is a plus.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, especially plastic molding techniques
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement innovative solutions for material optimization and efficient manufacturing.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to work optimally with multi-functional teams and external partners.
  • A passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive environmental impact through product engineering and design optimization.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

This position is only available on-site in Kissimmee, Florida and will be in-office 4 days a week, Monday through Thursday, with flexibility on Fridays.  Relocation assistance is available.

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About Consumer Products Games & Publishing:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Dist., LLC, which is part of a business we call Consumer Products Games & Publishing.

Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Dist., LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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