Packaging Engineer

Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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 world 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.

We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Packaging Engineer in Morton, IL.

• Internal Safety Controls
• Execute scorecard audit for Readiness and Execution for wood packaging facilities
• Manage Wood Issue Tracker— investigation and resolution of safety risks raised by customers, dealers, and distribution centers
• Conduct training on wood pack execution— new IPC (Inbound Processing Center) and annual refresher training
• MS3131 and MS3132 Chain of Responsibility representative for Parts Distribution
• External Safety Controls
• Own Approved Supplier Design process— control process for supplier designs on heavy parts
• Drive supplier packaging improvement for safety related reasons
• Approved and documented ~300 supplier designs in 2024 and achieved 93.3% schedule coverage for parts over 500 lbs
• Continuous improvement action mid-year to widen scope to parts over 250 lbs and drive schedule coverage to 70% in 2025 and 80% in 2026
• Rust Preventative Lead
• Maintain and improve on current specifications to reduce defect parts sold to dealer
• Review efficacy and test new formulas to drive lower dealer warranty claims due to rust
• YTD customer defect avoidance of $200K+
• Review new supplier formulations to support Customer Ready Packaging program

• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
• Packaging: knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and attractively.
• Effective Communications: understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive and interpret ideas, information and needs.
• Service Excellence: knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Aftermarket Parts Network.
• Experience in wood crate design and testing.
• Rust Preventative evaluation experience.

• 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.

Summary Pay Range: $87,480.00 – $.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.