Sr Pkg Engineer

Target • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $95,000 - $171,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers. At the heart of one of the world’s best-loved and most recognizable brands is the Owned Brand Product Design and Packaging organization. We thrive on the magic of discovering that just-right thing, and we infuse everything we do with our passion for affordable chic. We concept, develop, make, and deliver the stylish new favorites that Target guests expect and deserve. We are design and engineering experts who stay ahead of the curve, proactively identifying our market’s needs and exceeding them, every time. Join one of our dynamic and inventive teams to influence the style, quality and value that decisively position Target above the competition. Your input will have a direct and positive effect on a variety of categories. Here, you will be close to the action of dreaming up and bringing to life the Target-owned brands that surprise and gratify our guests.

A role on the Packaging team is an opportunity to create original solutions that improve function, design, quality, sustainability, and accessibility. As a packaging engineering expert, you will stay ahead of industry trends, materials, and technologies to develop packaging that delivers exceptional value. Our team owns the design and engineering of Target-owned brand packaging. Under the direction of Packaging Leadership and in close partnership with product, creative, brand, and sourcing teams, you will develop packaging solutions for assigned categories, brands, businesses, or guest segments and manage front end development. You will ensure packaging supports brand priorities, merchandising plans, assortment strategies, price points, product requirements, and guest needs.

This role is performed on-site 4 days per week from our Downtown MN campus.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Seven to ten years of experience; experience with mass consumer goods preferred
• Deep expertise in materials, processes and design of paperboard and corrugate retail packaging
• Knowledge of materials and processes for plastic part production
• Deep expertise with Artios CAD and SOLIDWORKS, CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate) preferred
• Experience identifying and implementing new packaging technologies, materials, or processes
• Curiosity and passion for innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills
• Ability to work in the office four or more days per week
• Sample portfolio or relevant professional work
• Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.

Nice To Haves

• CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate) preferred

Responsibilities

• Research packaging materials, technologies, and industry trends and present opportunities to partners
• Develop packaging design & innovation strategies across multiple brands and businesses
• Commercialize innovative packaging solutions in partnership with category packaging engineers
• Create CAD models and prototypes and test them with end users
• Analyze data on cost, sustainability, damage, and guest experience
• Independently manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
• Build and maintain strong connections with the packaging industry and supplier partners
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations to business leaders and external partners

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 401(k)
• employee discount
• short term disability
• long term disability
• paid sick leave
• paid national holidays
• paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior