Lead Project Engineer – Activation, Global Supply Chain and Logistics (Hybrid)
Core
Lead the activation and delivery of complex automated material handling systems (conveyors, sortation, robotics) for Target's global supply chain and logistics operations.
Role type
Senior Lead Project Engineer (Material Handling & Automation)
Builds
Automated material handling systems (MHE), including conveyors, sortation systems, and robotics for distribution centers.
Domain
Supply Chain & Logistics / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Project management, material handling systems expertise, electrical safety & controls, SCADA, vendor management, brownfield/retrofit installation, defect triage, process optimization.
Preferred skills
Facility layout, lean/six sigma, PMP certification.
Technologies
SCADA, project planning software, automated material handling systems.
Responsibilities
Lead execution of MHE system installations from design to operational handoff; manage project schedule, costs, and resources; oversee testing, commissioning, and validation; negotiate contracts with MHE suppliers; manage third-party vendors for mechanical, electrical, and controls validations; support transition of systems to long-term owners; identify optimization opportunities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities.