Packaging Engineer

Xylem•Morton Grove, IL

2d•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Xylem is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join its manufacturing team in Morton Grove, Illinois. The role leads the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of packaging solutions for industrial pumps and related products so they can be delivered safely, efficiently, and sustainably. It combines engineering, project management, process improvement, and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

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 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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, standard operating procedures, and packaging standards.
Design pallets, crates, skids, and protective packaging for industrial pumps and components.
Lead packaging improvements focused on safety, quality, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
Work with suppliers to develop packaging solutions and improve material performance.
Investigate shipping damage, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Ensure packaging meets customer requirements, transportation regulations, export requirements, and industry standards.
Advance 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.