Packaging Engineer

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position

The Role

ThePackaging Engineerwill be responsible for a wide array of packaging material flow and continuous improvement projects and initiatives located at our Morton Grove facility. This role will design and develop packaging for individual piece parts bulk shipping and support material flow improvements to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material at the lowest total cost of ownership. Proper packaging design includes part containment protection and optimization of transportation and other supply network functions.

This engineer will spearhead packaging and continuous improvement projects based on opportunities uncovered personally through their own analysis through the experience of others on the team or identified by suppliers and customers.

What Youll Do:

• 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.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in 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.

The estimated salary range for this position is $75k to $115k base plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors such as skills experience and work location and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package including Medical Dental Vision plans 401(k) with company contribution paid time off paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation

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