Packaging Engineer, Associate — Sustainable & Impactful

Roundel; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Target is hiring an Associate Packaging Engineer in Minneapolis to lead packaging development for owned brands, partnerships, and transit packaging. You will scope requirements, prototype concepts, and drive cost, sustainability, and performance improvements across teams.

Qualifications include a four-year degree in engineering (or equivalent), 0–3 years experience, and proficiency with packaging tools. The role emphasizes collaboration, deadlines, and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience in engineering or packaging.
• Hands-on experience with packaging development and prototyping.
• Strong communication and project-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development for owned brands and partnerships.
• Coordinate with internal/external partners to meet specs, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and refine structural packaging specifications and vendor approvals.
• Analyze data and guest feedback to drive improvements.

Skills

Project management

Packaging design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

Tools

Artios CAD

ESKO

Job description

Target is hiring an Associate Packaging Engineer in Minneapolis to lead packaging development for owned brands, partnerships, and transit packaging. You will scope requirements, prototype concepts, and drive cost, sustainability, and performance improvements across teams.

Qualifications include a four-year degree in engineering (or equivalent), 0–3 years experience, and proficiency with packaging tools. The role emphasizes collaboration, deadlines, and strategic thinking.