Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future work builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.

As a Packaging Engineer, you will collaborate with suppliers, procurement, and logistics teams to design and develop packaging solutions for kitting operations and service parts.

This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation. This role is 1st Shift: Monday through Friday. This role is 100% on-site with no opportunities for hybrid or remote schedules. This role requires up to 10% domestic travel. While based in Morton, this role will spend 50% of their time in Morton and 50% of their time onsite at local kitting and packaging facilities.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with product groups, global kitting suppliers, and procurement, to develop and deliver effective kitting solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement of packaging specifications as they relate to safety, quality, and cost using feedback from our process partners.
• Provide weekly onsite guidance at Peoria-area packaging and kitting facilities, driving operational improvements, designing packaging solutions, and troubleshooting existing issues.
• Conduct regular audits of packaging solutions to ensure compliance and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Network and collaborate with existing facilities on kit issues related to packaging, warehouse storage, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units.
• Perform activities to ensure parts are protected, shipped, and delivered to the customer in accordance with quality expectations. This includes resolving any safety and quality issues caused by kit packaging.
• Design packaging for kit products and service parts; providing detailed guidance and specifications to IPCs and suppliers.
• Monitor and evaluate quality and effectiveness of existing packaging; address issues caused by transportation damage.
• Create, maintain, and update packaging standards and processes.
• Partner with the Global Packaging team to address internal and external packaging inquiries and drive projects forward.

What you have (basic requirements):

• Troubleshooting technical problems: knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communications: understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Service excellence: knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

What will set you apart (top candidates will have/preferred skills):

• Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Engineering/Technical Degree or Equivalent Experience

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary pay range: $87,480.00 - $131,280.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.