Product Safety Quality & Regulatory Engineer

We are seeking a Product Safety Quality & Regulatory Engineer to focus on Owned Brand in Disposable Paper and Plastic products and Home Care across multiple categories.

This position is responsible for delivering quality and safe product to our stores by executing Target's quality assurance requirements throughout the entire product life cycle process. You will assure Vendors deliver safe and quality owned brand products to Target's Omni-channel Guest by proactively planning, managing and executing Target's compliance and quality assurance initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Establish yourself as an expert within the cross-functional team with a solid understanding of manufacturing, testing and industry trends for the current assortment and future expansion
• Drive the quality assurance program requirements for the category as the product and strategy evolve into new capabilities or Target expands into other product types, materials and functionality
• Utilize knowledge of manufacturing, engineering principles and intended product use to represent the quality voice in the category's strategy
• Proactive involvement in product development and sourcing to influence decisions and mitigate risk
• Develop quality oversight direction based on product, material and placement risk
• Lead, assess and resolve product testing failures and product issues by working proactively with vendor, factory, global Quality Assurance (QA) or Product Investigation and Recall team to assure timely and appropriate closure
• Proactively develop a guest data strategy for the category and drive issues to resolution with long-term corrections
• Develop and assess testing protocols to assure protocols incorporate regulatory requirements, industry standard alignment and the design's intent
• Effectively communicate quality direction, policy and procedure throughout the organization, vendors, and factories
• Be an advocate for data-driven results within the organization to justify actions taken and measurable results

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical degree
• 0-5 years of experience working in quality or other engineering field or equivalent experience
• Ability to read, interpret and implement industry standards (i.e., ASTM/AATCC standards)
• Knowledge of quality control/assurance processes and procedures
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Utilizes AI and digital tools effectively to streamline workflows, accelerate analysis, and enhance the impact and quality of work outputs
• Excellent project management skills
• Collaborative focus and ability to work successfully across functional areas
• Respects, appreciates and values diverse voices and approaches
• Committed to creating equitable experiences and fostering an inclusive team

Desired requirements:

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and experience implementing the discipline
• Paper manufacturing experience and/or paper science discipline knowledge
• Experience in retail merchandise operations or support (Buying, Sourcing, QA, Design, etc.)
• Able to read and interpret statutes and legislations into PSQR compliance and quality program, specifically EPA, FDA and CPSC
• Knowledge of CFR's, which contains all of the process and technical details necessary to comply with regulations, certification, and due care
• Member of industry QA organizations and certifications

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation