Fabric Engineer

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and 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 benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at is one of the worlds most recognized brands and one of Americas leading retailers.

Owned Brand Teams - At the heart of one of the worlds best loved and most recognizable brands is an impeccable Owned Brand Product Design & Management and Sourcing & Development organization. We thrive on the magic of discovering that just-right thing and we infuse everything we do with our passion for delighting our guests. We concept develop source make and deliver great new products that Target guests expect and deserve. We are uber-savvy trend and quality experts who stay ahead of the curve proactively identifying our markets needs and exceeding them every time. Join one of our dynamic and inventive teams to influence the performance quality and value that decisively position Target above the competition.

Team Overview/Position Overview

A role inMaterial Engineeringmeans being on a team of material engineers who create products that truly embody the intent of Target-owned brands and deliver on guests wants and needs.

Do you have knowledge of Fabric related processes controls and technological needs for manufacturing a quality product Can you ensure that each product has just the right mix of style quality and value Do you have a pulse on theright material trendsmanufacturing advances and industry leading technology or innovation that meet strategic business goals Do you understand government regulations safety protocols and performance standards for textiles.

Then youll have success on our talented and innovative team. Here you will be responsible for developing a Material strategy develop and engineer fabrics that meetour quality responsible sourcing and performance standards and align to long range plans. Youwillprovide fabric technical expertise to internal cross-functional will analyze consumer and market trends to develop and recommend Brand right material palettes.

You will build technical specifications and communicate with Global Team Members and thesupply chain including raw materials suppliers chemical suppliers and garment vendors.

You will collaborate with internal partners to update quality standards and raw materials based on industry trends and benchmarking. You will play a key role in translating material priorities to Global partners.

Youll leverage collective expertise to suggest improvements to cost of goods assembly sustainability and ROI.

Youll also collaborate with the supply chain and global partners to develop and build brand stewardship and ensure that the brand vision is clearly understood and successfully brought to life with every product we offer.

Job duties may change at any time due to business needs

Research/Standards Development

• Working knowledge of government regulations safety protocols and Target performance standards for textiles.
• Uses data analytics to stay current on guest trends industry innovation and new technology pertaining to raw materials advances and applications
• Working knowledge of Matrix and Business Partners capabilities to deliver Brand aesthetics and attributes
• Research & develop new raw materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products.

Product Development

• Builds a Fabric Strategy to deliver on guest needs
• Holds self and partners accountable to Fabric Development Process and Calendar; makes recommendations for process/calendar improvements as appropriate.
• Knowledge of Fabric Construction Analyses and interpretation and manufacturing processes.
• Leverages internal and external partnerships to optimize execution.
• Create and route fabric technical specifications; owns a brand(s) subtype(s) or category; may have average business scope and complexity
• Communicates with CTP partners as needed to Identify/ address Guest and CFT (CTB) related quality issues in production and coordinate for issue resolution
• Take partners to understand business initiatives and strategies;
• Maintain on-line and physical libraries.
• Maintain tracking and reporting systems as appropriate.
• Provide timely resolution to all issues relating to fabric development.
• Provide technical expertise as needed to cross-functional teams.

About you:

• Engineering degreein textiles materials orequivalent based on specialization
• Experience with high stretch and close fit garments and/or intimate apparel preferred
• 3-5 years related industry experience
• Expert technical knowledge of yarn spinning weaving knitting dyeing printing and finishing processes
• Experienceinengineeringsustainablefabrics
• Experience in engineering and validating guest-centric performance claims
• Strong knowledge of USFederal State and Local Regulations related to apparel and textile industry
• Strong knowledgeof textile testing methods and performance standards
• Strongknowledgeof apparel manufacturing (cut and sew)
• Excellent problem solving and creative thinking skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Strong projectmanagement andorganization skills
• Strongcommunication and presentations skills
• Ability to influencebroad range of cross-functional partners
• Committed to continuous learning
• Respects appreciates and values diverse voices and approaches
• Committed to creating equitable experiences and fostering an inclusive team

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team members 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.

Benefits Eligibility