Packaging Engineer: Lean, CAD & Material Flow

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Packaging Engineer at our Morton Grove facility to lead packaging and material flow improvements across the supply chain. You will design packaging for components and bulk shipments, perform assessments for cost savings, and drive Lean initiatives to optimize material flow.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of related experience, with CAD/3D design experience preferred. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of packaging, manufacturing, industrial, or material flow engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with packaging development and standardization.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, material flow, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• CAD/3D design experience preferred.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.

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 design

Material flow

Lean manufacturing

Project management

CAD/3D design

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/3D design

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Packaging Engineer at our Morton Grove facility to lead packaging and material flow improvements across the supply chain. You will design packaging for components and bulk shipments, perform assessments for cost savings, and drive Lean initiatives to optimize material flow.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of related experience, with CAD/3D design experience preferred. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.