Associate Sourcing Manager - Sustainable Product Engineering
Company: Consumer Products Games & Publishing
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
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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