Sr. Packaging Engineer

XNRGY Climate Systems, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Electric charging stations

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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Supplier development

Logistics optimization

Ergonomics

Continuous Improvement

Returnable packaging

APQP/PPAP

Packaging standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related

Tools

ISTA

ASTM

ISO packaging standards

Job description

_ Who are we? _

XNRGY Climate Solutions is a leading North American provider of sustainable design and state-of-the-art manufacturing of custom air handling and liquid cooling systems. The company is experiencing hypergrowth and will grow 2-3x in each of the next several years as it becomes a billion dollar plus company. XNRGY recently completed an over subscribed B round of funding that will enable its expansion (a round lead by a Blackrock company)

With decades of experience in thermal management solutions engineering and manufacturing, XNRGY is uniquely qualified to deliver innovative and energy-efficient solutions that meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries, including hyperscale and modular data centers, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical labs, semiconductor clean rooms, EV battery manufacturers and life sciences facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and govern supplier packaging standards for large fabricated components, assemblies, and finished products to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation, storage, and manufacturing operations.
• Partner with suppliers, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to design packaging solutions that support Lean Manufacturing principles, including reduced unpacking time, point-of-use presentation, improved line-side delivery, and elimination of non-value-added handling.
• 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, including vibration, shock, compression, stack load, environmental exposure, and distribution testing to ensure product protection and packaging robustness.
• Drive packaging optimization initiatives that maximize trailer, container, and warehouse space utilization, reduce logistics costs, improve inventory density, and eliminate wasted space throughout the supply chain.
• Lead supplier packaging reviews, approvals, audits, and corrective actions to ensure compliance with company standards and continuous improvement objectives.
• Develop returnable packaging and rack strategies that improve material flow, reduce waste, support sustainability goals, and enable scalable manufacturing growth.
• Improve safety and ergonomics by incorporating appropriate lifting, handling, storage, and presentation methods that minimize manual intervention, reduce risk of injury, and prevent product damage during transportation, receiving, and production operations.

Preferred 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.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying supplier packaging standards for large and complex components.
• 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.

This version positions the role as the owner of supplier packaging standards and lean material flow , while also including responsibility for testing and validation , which is critical for large parts where vibration, shock, stacking, and handling damage can become significant cost and quality issues.

Why choose XNRGY!

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• A dynamic team, open to change to bring its color
• Modern state of the art facility with Industry 4.0 technology in Mesa, Arizona
• Being part of a green industry transformation
• Fast-growing dynamic environment where entrepreneurial spirit is recognized
• Inclusive and diversity-friendly environment
• Career advancement: XNRGY promotes internal promotion
• Electric charging stations

At XNRGY Climate Systems , we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are essential to driving innovation and achieving success. We welcome individuals who share our passion for sustainability and who are eager to contribute to a more positive environmental future.

Are you ready to join our driven team? Join a company that Values Courage, Community, Climate, Customer and Coherence. Be part of carving our footprint and joining a winning team!