Packaging Engineer

Moving material makes the world’s work possible.

Caterpillar customers and their equipment are hard at work in every corner of the globe, and they can’t afford to slow down or stop. They need our machines, engines and parts to do the world’s work. That’s what our logistics team makes possible-using the latest digital, analytics and data forecasting tools to move material where it needs to be, when it needs to be there.

The Product Support and Logistics Division has an immediate opening for a Packaging Engineer in the Morton, IL facility. In this role, you will design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material. Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply chain functions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

* Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement
* Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements
* Lead initiatives and collaboration with suppliers and facilities changing packaging to improve efficiency within receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery
* Create packaging concepts and container layouts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E)
* Perform cost analysis and develop business cases for implementing packaging improvements
* Procure and validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase
* Audit supplier conformance to packaging specifications

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a process-driven, results oriented team, apply today!