Industrial Engineer

Roundel; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 650,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Disability coverage

Job summary

Target is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Bengaluru to support the design and optimization of supply chain processes and facilities. You will apply process improvement and material flow design to enable efficient, safe, and scalable operations, working with senior engineers and cross-functional partners.

You will contribute to automation design, facility layout, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to deliver value through data-driven analysis and collaborative problem solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, production, or supply chain engineering.
• Masters degree preferred.
• 1+ years in process design, automation engineering, or supply chain facility design.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and high proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement concepts.
• Familiarity with SQL or Python is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processes to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Create process maps, layouts, and workflows to optimize material flow.
• Collect data to define throughput, storage, and cycle-time needs.
• Build basic models to simulate material flow and identify constraints.
• Evaluate automation and robotics options through research.
• Assist in preparing cost models for capital and operating expenses.
• Draft technical docs and assist in RFP preparation.
• Ensure design work complies with safety and operational standards.
• Collaborate with operations, facilities, and vendors to implement solutions.
• Provide reports and documentation to sustain improvements.

Skills

CAD tools

Process design

Automation engineering

Supply chain facility design

Excel

Lean Six Sigma

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Vendor engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical/Production/Supply Chain Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Simulation software

Job description

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

Job Summary

As a Industrial Engineer , you will support the design and optimization of Target’s supply chain processes and facilities. You will apply process improvement and material flow design principles to enable efficient, safe, and scalable operations. Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional partners, you will contribute to automation design, facility layout, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support process analysis to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in creating process maps, layouts, and workflows to optimize material and product flow.
• 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 solution options.
• Assist in preparing cost models for capital and operational expenses of design alternatives.
• Draft technical documentation and assist in preparing RFPs with guidance from senior engineers.
• Ensure process and design work comply with safety and operational standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, facilities, vendors) to execute design solutions.
• Provide documentation, reporting, and process tracking to sustain improvements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s in industrial, Mechanical, Production, or Supply Chain Engineering.
• Masters preferred.
• 1+ years in process design, automation engineering, or supply chain facility design.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar).
• Exposure to simulation tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Excel proficiency required.
• SQL/Python a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement concepts.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with willingness to learn vendor engagement

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.

Company

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.

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Our Benefits

• 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, paid vacation.

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.