Associate Industrial Engineer, Operations Science

The Walt Disney Company; Northern (KY); Híbrido; USD 84 000 - 113 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

The Walt Disney Company in Bay Lake, Florida, is seeking an Associate Industrial Engineer in Operations Science to translate ideas into tangible improvements. You will drive data-driven analytics, simulate and forecast operations, and partner with cross-functional teams to elevate park performance and guest experiences.

Join a diverse IE team to develop optimization strategies, lead stakeholder discussions, and rotate across client groups while gaining leadership exposure and eventful project

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytics, data collection, and modeling experience.
• Ability to present complex results to stakeholders clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with multiple departments to identify productivity opportunities.
• Develop analytics to identify areas for improvement and change.
• Engage in simulation, forecasting, and optimization discussions.
• Formulate plans with engineers for future operations development.
• Present to leadership to influence operational decisions.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Analytical modeling

Statistical software

Python

SQL

Field studies

Excel

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

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

Ferramentas

Gurobi

CPLEX

OR-Tools

Python

Pyomo

PuLP

DBT

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Associate Industrial Engineer, Operations Science

Job ID 10162901 Location Bay Lake, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Oct. 13, 2026

Would you lovehelping influence senior leaders with data-driven analyticsin the morning, andwork on a system-optimization projectin one of the Disney Parks & Resorts in the afternoon?

As an Associate Industrial Engineer at Disney, you would help translate ideas into tangible innovation opportunities that focus on operations improvement.Working on a diverse set of projects, you would flex your analytical, 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.Join our IE team!

This is a Full Time position.

You will report to the Manager, Industrial Engineering.

What You Will Do

You’d join a diverse, networked team that collaborates on initiatives to 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.

Every single day as an Associate Industrial Engineer is different! On any one day you might:

• Strategize with multiple departments to find the next productivity boost;
• Develop analytics to identify areas for improvement and change;
• Engage in abrainstorming session about simulation, forecasting, and optimization;
• Formulate plans with other engineers for future operational development;
• Present to operational leadershipto 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;
• Spend time in the Parks to observe operations, and gain process insights; and
• Grab lunch with the team or hop on an attraction at a Disney park!

Required Skill & Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of applied experience
• Project management skills, with an emphasis on communication and building strategic relationships
• A knack for consulting and making quality/process improvements
• A confident presentation style with the ability to lead key stakeholders
• Exposure to 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
• The ability to successfully juggle multiple tasks at once, especially in dynamic environments
• A flexible schedule - you’re able to meet project milestones
• The ability to think outside the box, providing ideas on how to do things differently.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Strong foundation in mathematical optimization (linear, integer, mixed-integer programming), with the ability to translate ambiguous operational problems into solvable models.
• Hands-on experience with optimization solvers (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools) and Python modeling frameworks (e.g., Pyomo, PuLP), applied to problems like scheduling, routing, network flow, or supply chain optimization.
• Familiarity with simulation methods (discrete-event simulation, Monte Carlo) for modeling complex or stochastic systems.
• Working knowledge of statistical modeling, forecasting, and decision analysis (e.g., decision trees, risk/uncertainty quantification) to strengthen and inform OR models.
• Proficiency in Python (pandas, scikit-learn) and SQL for independent data exploration and analysis.
• Conceptual understanding of data pipelines (ETL/ELT) and familiarity with tools like DBT or cloud data platforms
• Clean, well-structured coding practices that support collaboration as our data infrastructure matures.

Education

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

Preferred Education

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

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 (opens in new window) .

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 (opens in new window) .

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

nt The hiring range for this position in Florida is $84,200.00-$112,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

This position is withWalt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we callWalt Disney World Resort.

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