Product Engineer - Furniture, Lighting, or Outdoor Furniture

October 15, 2024

Industry: Private

Employment Type:- Full Time

Work Hours:- 8 Hours

Locations:- USA

Full Job Description:-

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. 

About us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

A role with Engineering and Technical Design means being on a team of engineers and technical designers who create products that truly embody the intent of Target-owned brands.

As a Product Engineer, you will take ownership of the technical development process for one of our key product categories—Furniture, Lighting, or Outdoor Furniture—based on your expertise. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, sourcing, and merchants, to bring innovative product concepts to life. From interpreting creative designs to developing precise technical specifications, you’ll ensure that every product meets Target’s high standards for quality, safety, and performance.

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Key Responsibilities:

Lead the technical development of products within your category (furniture, lighting, or outdoor furniture), ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and performance standards.
Collaborate with design, sourcing, and merchant teams to translate product concepts into manufacturable designs, aligning with business goals and brand vision.
Develop and maintain detailed product specifications, covering raw materials, construction, dimensions, functionality, and performance criteria.
Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing challenges in partnership with vendors, ensuring timely and efficient production processes.
Stay ahead of industry trends and conduct competitive analysis to ensure Target products are market-leading in terms of innovation, quality, and performance.
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and legal requirements, ensuring that Target products meet or exceed consumer standards.
Drive technical innovation by identifying opportunities to improve product quality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.

About You:

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Product Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
4+ years of hands-on experience in product engineering, ideally within furniture, lighting, or outdoor furniture categories.
Strong understanding of product testing, safety regulations, and consumer goods compliance standards.
Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software and solid knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and external partners to bring products from concept to market.
Passionate about developing high-quality, innovative, and sustainable products that meet consumer needs.

Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota

Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc (TGMI) operating company are strictly prohibited from working more than 30 days per year in the following 16 states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN , IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you are prohibited from working remotely from one of the states listed above for more than 30 days per year.