The pay range is $71,000.00 - $128,000.00Pay 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. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at <a href="https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank">https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits</a>.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 Management &amp; Product Design 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 uber-savvy trend and style 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 guests, wherever and whenever they love to shop.Job Overview:A role with Target Packaging is an opportunity to lead the development of packaging for Target’s beloved owned brands, exclusive partnerships and select transit packaging. Your influence will drive sales and grow brand love through packaging that’s guest-centric, on brand, competitive “at shelf” and category relevant. In this role, youll collaborate across internal teams and external partners to deliver packaging solutions that not only meet but exceed consumer expectations, align with brand vision, navigate supply chain complexities, and advance sustainability goals.Your work will include prioritizing and managing numerous packaging projects, focused on meeting business needs while layering in sustainability and cost savings, all while delivering on time and on budget. As part of a global team spanning the U.S., China and India, you’ll work directly with domestic and international vendors and suppliers.You’ll lead the structural design and development of new, improved, more sustainable and cost-effective owned brand packaging within our Discretionary businesses at Target.As a Packaging Engineer, you will:<ul><li>Leverage your structural packaging expertise for assigned categories working under the coaching of the Packaging Design &amp; Development Director for the business lines you support.</li><li>Ensure the primary package will protect, contain and display the product from the initial idea through final use for assigned categories and businesses.</li><li>Work across the enterprise with key internal partners to define packaging requirements and identify optimal packaging solutions.</li><li>Collaborate directly with product vendors and packaging suppliers to bring packaging solutions that meet what the business and guest expect.  It is critical that we deliver solutions on time, at the lowest cost, and while ensuring corporate sustainability commitments and legislative requirements are met.</li><li>Drive packaging sustainability initiatives by reducing material use, phasing out problematic plastics, and supporting compliance with EPR regulations.</li><li>Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through material optimization, format changes, Unit of Measure changes, and supplier collaboration without compromising product integrity or brand standards.</li><li>Contribute to category and item level market research, including testing and guest feedback. Draw conclusions from relevant data and make appropriate recommendations.</li><li>May participate in prototyping and development of Target packaging structural concepts for our Owned Brand products.</li><li>Partner closely with a packaging technician post packaging approval to ensure item level packaging specifications are accurate, deadlines are met and products set on time and as designed.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Four-year packaging engineering degree</li><li>4-7 years of experience</li><li>Ability to manage a high-volume workload involving multiple projects across various departments. Strong prioritization and time management skills are essential to consistently meet deadlines.</li><li>Strong passion for engineering and design, a proactive drive to learn new skills, and a high level of attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to work independently and strategically in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills</li><li>Expertise with Artios CAD and ESKO products  </li><li>In office requirement of 3+ days a week</li></ul><div>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.</div>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.Benefits EligibilityPlease paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_DAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.Application deadline is : 09/24/2025