Packaging Engineer: Lead Lean, CAD Design & Global Impact

Xylem; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Packaging Engineer at our Morton Grove facility to lead packaging, material flow, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will design packaging for parts, manage cost-focused improvements, and drive efficiency across supply chain functions.

Ideal candidates have a 5+ year background in packaging in a manufacturing setting, hands-on development experience, and knowledge of Lean methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field as listed.
• 5+ years in packaging or material flow in manufacturing.
• Hands-on packaging development and standardization experience.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging and material flow improvement projects across Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Design and develop packaging solutions for individual components and bulk shipments.
• Conduct packaging assessments to identify cost savings, quality improvements, and efficiency opportunities.
• Support Lean manufacturing and supermarket-based material flow initiatives.
• Lead packaging testing, validation, and supplier packaging improvement projects.
• Drive packaging standardization and continuous improvement efforts.
• Create packaging concepts using CAD or other 3D modeling tools.

Skills

Packaging

Manufacturing

Industrial Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD/3D design

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Packaging Engineer at our Morton Grove facility to lead packaging, material flow, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will design packaging for parts, manage cost-focused improvements, and drive efficiency across supply chain functions.

Ideal candidates have a 5+ year background in packaging in a manufacturing setting, hands-on development experience, and knowledge of Lean methodologies.