Packaging Structure Engineer

About the Role & Team

At The Walt Disney Company, our commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility drives our mission to integrate sustainable practices into every aspect of our supply chain. Come be part of this dynamic team!

What You Will Do

As a Packaging Structure Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving our company's commitment to sustainability by identifying, evaluating, and engineering sustainable primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions. You will work closely with our cross-functional product development teams to integrate sustainability considerations into our sourcing strategies and decision-making processes. You will evaluate existing packaging guidelines and define future improvements and standards with creative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement packaging strategies that align with our company's sustainability goals and objectives.
• Identify and evaluate sustainable materials and suppliers that meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with additional engineers to optimize between primary and secondary/tertiary packaging.
• Create and approve technical drawings/die lines/Costing Mechanical Artwork (CMA), pallet and container load diagrams.
• Strategically reduce supply chain packing to reduce GHG impacts.
• Maintain working knowledge and perform ISTA testing.
• Operate packaging lab equipment to support development and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability considerations into our creative development and sourcing processes.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on our progress towards our sustainability goals.
• Analyze trends and opportunities for solution longevity.
• Conduct market research, stay up to date on sustainable sourcing developments to continuously improve cost efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience (5+ years) in Packaging Engineering, Structural Design, Supply Chain, Distribution Packaging and/or Production
• High proficiency in industry standard packaging engineering software and hardware including Artios CAD, CAPE Pack, and Kongsberg.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Familiarity with industry certifications, standards, and regulations related to sustainable sourcing and environmental sustainability.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers based on transparency and mutual sustainability goals.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset focused on achieving sustainability objectives.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Passion for sustainability and a deep commitment to reducing environmental impact through responsible sourcing practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or a related field.