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Job Description:

As a Packaging Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners to design, develop, and continuously improve packaging solutions for Aftermarket Parts.

Additional Information:

• This role is located in Morton, IL or Clayton, OH and does not offer relocation.
• This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday.
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
• This role requires up to 10% domestic travel.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and implement packaging solutions that protect aftermarket parts throughout storage, transportation, and distribution.

• Collaborate with suppliers, procurement teams, product groups, and cross-functional partners to deliver effective customer-ready packaging solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on packaging safety, quality, sustainability, and cost optimization.

• Provide onsite support to packaging and warehouse operations, troubleshooting packaging issues and identifying opportunities for operational improvement.

• Conduct audits of supplier packaging solutions to ensure compliance with packaging standards and specifications.

• Develop and implement corrective actions to address packaging nonconformances, quality concerns, and transportation-related damage.

• Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.

• Evaluate part characteristics, handling requirements, and distribution network data to determine optimal packaging methods and materials.

• Monitor packaging performance and investigate quality issues to improve product protection and customer satisfaction.

• Create, maintain, and continuously improve packaging standards, specifications, and best practices.

• Provide customer service and technical support for packaging-related questions and issues from internal and external stakeholders around the world.

• Review engineering drawings, part specifications, and technical documentation to determine packaging requirements and develop appropriate packaging solutions.

• Support supplier packaging quality efforts by ensuring parts are packaged, shipped, and delivered in accordance with established standards and customer expectations.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

• 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.

• Packaging: Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and attractively.

• 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):

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Internship, co-op, project, or hands-on experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or supply chain environment.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build positive relationships and support internal and external customers.
• Exposure to working with suppliers, vendors, or cross-functional teams through coursework, internships, co-ops, or professional experience.
• Interest in aftermarket parts distribution, logistics, and supply chain operations.
• Foundational understanding of packaging principles, materials, or processes gained through coursework, projects, internships, or work experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information and identify practical solutions.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and clearly share information.
• Experience interpreting technical information, engineering drawings, specifications, or manufacturing documentation through academic projects, internships, or professional experience.
  

What You Will Get:

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Summary Pay Range:

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

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