Director – PSQR Engineering-Apparel & Accessories

Director – PSQR Engineering-Apparel & Accessories

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Textile Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical or business discipline
• 7-10+ years of experience in consumer product engineering, manufacturing, or quality assurance
• Experience leading people and managing cross-functional initiatives
• Strong technical knowledge of apparel manufacturing, raw material science, and product safety regulations
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and simplify complex technical information for diverse audiences
• Proficient in applying Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), CPSC standards, Prop 65, ASTM and industry protocols
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, communication skills, and strategic thinking

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineers, fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
• Provide coaching, career development, and feedback to enable growth, impact, and technical acumen across all levels
• Set and communicate clear expectations around quality direction, PSQR objectives, and execution standards
• Drive the implementation of engineering strategies for raw material compliance, testing protocols, and preventive quality for A&A products
• Establish and execute category-specific risk frameworks, ensuring product claims, specifications, and materials are validated to be safe, compliant, and verifiable
• Apply knowledge of raw materials, garment construction, fit standards, and manufacturing processes to proactively manage guest impact
• Ensure adherence to PSQR’s foundational systems, tools, and standards across teams and product categories
• Monitor execution quality through key performance indicators and lead corrective action plans based on defect trends, guest feedback, or lab results
• Support resolution of product withdrawals, recalls, and regulatory inquiries in partnership with Legal and Government Affairs
• Collaborate with Product Development, Design, and Sourcing teams to embed safety and compliance early in the product lifecycle
• Work with Responsible Sourcing and Packaging to advance sustainability and chemical compliance goals, including restricted substances management
• Translate enterprise engineering governance into scalable, actionable tools and processes that align with business needs and timelines
• Represent A&A engineering in enterprise initiatives and forums, advocating for product integrity and upstream quality
• Participate in cross-functional efforts to align PSQR strategies with enterprise objectives and guest expectations
• Leverage understanding of Target’s global and domestic supply chains to proactively address risks and drive consistency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale projects or leading enterprise-wide initiatives
• Background in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
• Manufacturing or factory-based experience (domestic or international)
• Familiarity with third-party lab oversight and data-driven decision making
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills within matrixed organizations
• Understanding of Target’s end-to-end product development and supply chain operations