Industrial Engineer-Disneyland (California)

About the Role & Team 

Would you love to influence senior leaders with data-driven analytics in the morning, and work on a system-optimization project in one of the Disney Parks & Resorts in the afternoon?

As an Industrial Engineer at Disney, you would help translate ideas into tangible innovation opportunities that focus on strategy within operations.  Working on a diverse set of projects, you would flex your analytical, consulting, process and system optimization skills in service of a key goal:  to make a happier, more seamless experience for our Guests, at every stage of their visit.

You will report to the Manager, Industrial Engineering.

What You Will Do: 

• Collaborate with a diverse team on initiatives that drive Disney’s Parks & Resorts business to the next level. We use creativity and in-depth analytics to develop strategies and implement solutions that can directly impact the happiness of our Guests. 

• Strategize with multiple departments to find the next productivity boost. 

• Develop analytics to identify areas for improvement and change. 

• Lead a brainstorming session about simulation, forecasting, and optimization. 

• Formulate plans with other engineers for future operational development. 

• Present to business leadership to help influence change. 

• Develop relationships within Disney through cross-team collaborations. 

• Gain leadership development and rotate between client groups. 

• Attend seminars on professional and personal development. 

• Research and benchmark topics relevant to your project scope. 

• Lead or support others with a field study. 

• Coach interns so they can own their projects and contribute in a meaningful way. 

• Spend time in the Parks to observe operations and gain process insights. 

• Grab lunch with the team or hop on an attraction at a Disney park!

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• 2+ years of applied experience 

• Sharp project management skills with an emphasis on communication and building strategic relationships. 

• A knack for consulting and making quality/process improvements. 

• Experience defining scope-of-work, understanding the full impact of findings on the business, and proactively developing recommendations. 

• A strong, confident presentation style with the ability to lead key stakeholders. 

• Experience with capacity/demand analysis and modeling techniques. 

• Knowledge of conducting field studies/data collection efforts. 

• Confidence with spreadsheets, databases, and statistical/graphic software. 

• Resiliency – you’re up for the challenge of continuous improvement, and work through hurdles. 

• Creativity to approach problems in new, innovative ways. 

• Ability to motivate your peers 

• The ability to successfully juggle multiple tasks at once, especially in dynamic environments. 

• A flexible schedule to meet project milestones 

• Ability to think outside the box, providing ideas on how to do things differently.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research or equivalent.

Preferred Education: 

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Business or equivalent.

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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