The Role
Xylem is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Morton Grove, Illinois. In this role, you'll lead the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of packaging solutions for industrial pumps and related products, ensuring they arrive safely, efficiently, and sustainably to customers around the world.
If you enjoy combining engineering, project management, process improvement, and sustainability initiatives, this is an excellent opportunity to make a measurable impact.
What You'll Do:
- Design and standardize packaging solutions for Make-to-Stock (MTS), Configure-to-Order (CTO), and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) products.
- Develop packaging specifications, work instructions, SOPs, and packaging standards.
- Design pallets, crates, skids, and protective packaging for industrial pumps and components.
- Lead packaging improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with suppliers to develop innovative packaging solutions and improve material performance.
- Investigate shipping damage, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure packaging meets customer requirements, transportation regulations, export requirements, and industry standards.
- Drive sustainability efforts through material optimization and waste reduction programs.
- Lead cross-functional projects involving Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.
- Develop training programs and provide technical guidance to manufacturing and shipping teams.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of packaging engineering experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy equipment, pumps, machinery, motors, or related industries.
- Experience designing packaging solutions for products ranging from small components to large industrial equipment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Knowledge of packaging materials including corrugated packaging, wood crating, pallets, foams, and protective packaging systems.
- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing processes.
- Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
- Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) certification.
- Experience with export packaging, international shipments, and transportation regulations.
- Knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software.
- Experience in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environments.
- Experience in a union manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Value Stream Mapping and Lean transformation initiatives.
The estimated salary range for this position is $85k to $90k base plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
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