Target · 1 day ago
Senior Simulation Engineer (Hybrid)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $187K/yr
3+ years expTarget is evolving its Global Supply Chain and Logistics to enhance the guest experience. The Senior Simulation Engineer will model, validate, and optimize supply chain automation projects, working collaboratively with various stakeholders to improve processing speed and accuracy.
CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Demonstrate understanding of complex mechanical systems/designs and material flow across various inbound and outbound processes in a warehouse
Validate performance of complex modular material flow systems using advanced computer-aided technologies such as discrete-event simulation and material flow analysis
Determine modeling scope and establish timelines & milestones to complete projects successfully
Identify input data requirements and develop multiple datasets necessary for running models
Build simulation models that range in size from individual work cells to fully functional warehouse sub-systems and connect them into over-arching systems
Analyze big data output from models, interpret results, document and communicate results to cross-functional partner teams
Collaborate effectively across all internal and external stakeholders including vendors, internal engineering teams, operations & facility teams
Develop, implement and sustain simulation standards to reduce project completion times by enabling consistency in modeling and analytics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Systems Engineering
3+ years of combined experience in material handling, automation, manufacturing, supply chain and/or distribution and logistics industries, or an Advanced degree in Engineering
Analytical and organizational skills to effectively operate in a technical role within a large corporation
Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple aspects of a project in a highly variable and uncertain environment
Proficiency in building and running material flow and discrete-event simulation models using 2D/3D commercial software
Basic working knowledge of data related activities, such as, mining, organizing, cleansing and reporting
Ability to leverage Excel, data visualization, statistical modeling and design of experiments to communicate results
Effectively communicate at all organizational levels
Solves problems utilizing expertise and technical skills under conditions of ambiguity and possibility of lack of data
Ability to travel up to 15% (varies by project phase)
Preferred
Knowledge of material handling systems in a manufacturing or distribution system environment
Knowledge of material flow methodologies including sequencing, kitting, repack, etc
Knowledge of lean, six sigma, & other continuous improvement concepts & methodologies
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits and programs
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Company
Target
Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Brian Cornell
CEO
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EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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