Lead Packaging Engineer: Lean Material Flow & Validation

XNRGY Climate Systems, Inc.

Mesa (AZ)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

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Job summary

XNRGY Climate Systems in Mesa, AZ seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to own supplier packaging standards and lean material flow. You will lead design, testing, and validation of packaging across large components, ensuring safe, cost-effective transport and manufacturing operations.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in Packaging or a related engineering field and 8+ years in packaging or logistics within heavy manufacturing.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
8+ years of experience in packaging engineering, material flow, manufacturing engineering, or logistics engineering within automotive, HVAC, industrial equipment, aerospace, or other heavy manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, supplier development, logistics optimization, ergonomics, material handling systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with transportation testing standards (ISTA, ASTM, ISO) and packaging validation methodologies.
Expertise in returnable packaging systems, custom racks, and line-side material delivery strategies.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and supplier quality processes.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and govern supplier packaging standards for large fabricated components, assemblies, and finished products.
Partner with suppliers, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to design packaging solutions that support Lean Manufacturing principles.
Standardize packaging requirements for racks, skids, pallets, dunnage, labeling, lifting features, stackability, and ergonomic handling across the supplier network.
Lead the design, development, testing, and validation of packaging solutions through transportation and handling simulations.
Drive packaging optimization initiatives that maximize trailer, container, and warehouse space utilization, reduce logistics costs, improve inventory density.
Lead supplier packaging reviews, approvals, audits, and corrective actions to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Develop returnable packaging and rack strategies that improve material flow and enable scalable manufacturing growth.
Improve safety and ergonomics by incorporating appropriate lifting, handling, storage, and presentation methods.