J.B. Poindexter & Co · 10 hours ago
Thermal Packaging Engineer - Cold Chain
313 Salyers Dr, La Vergne, TN 37086, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expJ.B. Poindexter & Co is seeking a Thermal Packaging Engineer to lead and execute cold chain packaging design, testing, and product development activities. This role involves hands-on laboratory execution and collaboration with various departments to develop packaging systems that meet safety and quality standards.
AutomotiveFood TrucksManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and execute thermal test plans for cold chain packaging systems, including EPS, EPP, PUR, and VIP-based shippers, as well as fiber insulation systems, gel and PCM refrigerants, and dry ice configurations
Run standardized and customer-specific test profiles, including ambient, seasonal, and lane-based profiles, ensuring proper instrumentation, calibration verification, and data integrity
Perform packaging pack-outs and maintain build documentation, including bills of material, assembly instructions, photographs, and test records
Analyze thermal performance results and translate data into actionable design improvements related to hold time, risk reduction, cost optimization, and sustainability
Lead engineering activities within a structured product development or stage-gate process, including requirements definition, feasibility, risk assessment, design iterations, verification and validation, and product release
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Sales, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to develop packaging systems that are manufacturable, scalable, and cost-competitive
Develop and maintain engineering and design guidelines related to insulation selection, effective thermal resistance, convection control, void management, and refrigerant conditioning protocols
Support customer technical engagements, including development of test proposals, preparation of technical summaries, and delivery of performance recommendations
Prepare clear and professional technical reports, including methods, assumptions, data analysis, conclusions, and recommendations
Maintain laboratory best practices, including equipment care, calibration coordination, organization, safety compliance, and repeatable test execution
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to test methods, turnaround time, reporting templates, and knowledge capture
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a closely related engineering field with relevant packaging engineering experience strongly preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in thermal packaging, cold chain packaging, or package performance testing
Demonstrated experience in product development from requirements through launch, including prototypes, testing cycles, design revisions, and release documentation
Working knowledge of thermal packaging fundamentals, including heat transfer principles, effective thermal resistance, convection pathways, and refrigerant selection and conditioning
Experience working with laboratory instrumentation such as thermocouples, data loggers, and thermal chambers, along with basic statistical analysis and data visualization
Strong technical writing skills with the ability to produce customer-ready reports and internal engineering documentation
Preferred
Experience with ISTA-style thermal qualification, cold chain materials, CAD interpretation, or manufacturing transfer
Company
J.B. Poindexter & Co
JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. is a business enterprise that provides best-in-class commercial automotive and manufacturing goods and services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.4B2025-07-30Debt Financing· $250M
2023-12-18Debt Financing· $600M
2023-12-04Debt Financing· $550M
Leadership Team
Mark Arnold
VP of Business Systems & CIO
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