Caterpillar, Inc

Packaging Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology
  • 5+ years of relevant job experience; or 10+ years of supply chain or operations experience with analytics background
  • Strong knowledge of packaging tools and practices
  • Proficient in computer-aided design tools such as CREO or SolidWorks
  • Solid analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
  • Effective communication skills for team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage projects across various functional areas like supply chain and manufacturing engineering
  • Conduct thorough packaging assessments to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
  • Implement New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) packaging best practices
  • Enhance analytics tools for improved containerization at CAT facilities
  • Integrate customer requirements into project planning for effective outcomes
  • Foster team development through mentoring and training initiatives
  • Develop innovative packaging solutions using 3D modeling

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Incentive bonuses and employee discounts
  • Voluntary benefits and assistance programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance and parental leave
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Job Summary:
  • This position will report directly to the North America Regional Packaging Manager. This Packaging Engineer will be responsible for a wide array of projects and initiatives within the Packaging Design and Solutions (PD&S) team spanning the Enterprise and many business units globally. The PD&S team designs and develops returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material at the lowest total cost of ownership. Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply network functions. This engineer will spearhead projects based on opportunities uncovered personally through their own analysis, through the experience of others on the team, or identified by suppliers and customers.


Additional Info:
  • This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation
  • This role is 1st shift
  • This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
  • This role requires up to 25% domestic and international travel


What You Will Do:
  • Lead simple to complex projects across all functional areas including supply chain, purchasing, operations, manufacturing engineering, quality, and product group (design engineering, product support, NPI/NSI team)
  • Organize and execute Wall-to-Wall facility packaging assessments to identify packaging opportunities that will reduce packaging cost, improve quality, reduce cost of poor quality, improve transportation & warehouse efficiencies, and improve lead time throughout the network. You will be responsible for developing multiyear project plan while balancing customer prioritization and Enterprise value
  • Deploy PD&S New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) packaging best practices to facilities and product groups
  • Refine the analytics and tools used to identify new or improved containerization opportunities at CAT facilities for improved pack density
  • Record and consider detailed customer requirements, constraints, and assumptions of stakeholders in project planning for thorough and effective project execution
  • Build team cohesiveness, leading, mentoring, training, and motivating
  • Create packaging concepts using 3D modeling software (e.g. CREO, SolidWorks)


What You Have (Required Skills):
  • 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 accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
  • 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.
  • Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.


What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):
  • 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.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology
  • 5+ years of relevant job experience; in lieu of preferred degrees, a minimum of 10+ years of supply chain or operations experience with analytics background
  • Ability to perform data query analysis (e.g. SQL, Python, SAS)
  • Capable of working and communicating with a variety of company and supplier personnel


What You Will Get:
  • 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.


Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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.

Posting Dates:
June 25, 2026 - July 9, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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