Industrial Engineer

The Supply Chain Operations team plays a critical role in enabling the end-to-end supply chainecosystem. We are responsible for managing key business processes and supporting thedevelopment and execution of capabilities that enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, andResponsiveness. Our team is collaborative, data-driven, and focused on delivering value throughcontinuous improvement and strategic planning.
 

Job Summary
 

As aIndustrial Engineer, you will support the design and optimization of Target’s supply chainprocesses and facilities. You will apply process improvement and material flow design principlesto enable efficient, safe, and scalable operations. Working closely with senior engineers andcross-functional partners, you will contribute to automation design, facility layout, and processimprovement initiatives.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Support process analysis to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvementopportunities.

• Assist in creating process maps, layouts, and workflows to optimize material and productflow.

• Collect and analyze data to define throughput, storage, and cycle time requirements.

• Build basic models to simulate material flow and identify potential constraints.

• Support evaluation of automation and robotics technologies by researching solutionoptions.

• Assist in preparing cost models for capital and operational expenses of designalternatives.

• Draft technical documentation and assist in preparing RFPs with guidance from seniorengineers.

• Ensure process and design work comply with safety and operational standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, facilities, vendors) to executedesign solutions.

• Provide documentation, reporting, and process tracking to sustain improvements.
   

Qualifications & Skills
 

• Bachelor’s in industrial, Mechanical, Production, or Supply Chain Engineering. Masterspreferred.

• 1+ years in process design, automation engineering, or supply chain facility design.

• Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar). Exposure to simulation tools isa plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Excel proficiency required. SQL/Python aplus.

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement concepts.

• Good communication and collaboration skills, with willingness to learn vendorengagement
   

Key Behaviours & Competencies:

• Ability to use data and structure problem-solving to design effective processes.

• Works seamlessly with peers, senior engineers, and cross-functional teams.

• Adjust to changing priorities, technologies, and business needs with ease.

• Take responsibility for assigned work and drives tasks to completion.

• Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in process maps, layouts, and documentation.