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. At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Packaging Engineer in Griffin, GA. 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. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers. We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. Job Summary: The Packaging Engineer 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. The role will also design packaging solutions for internal logistics processes to ensure part preservation is maintained at an optimum cost. Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply chain functions. Process partner collaboration is required for this role to ensure packaging solutions provide quantifiable results to process owners and stakeholders. Opportunities for outbound packaging support in future years is also present. Additional Info: Location: Griffin, GA U.S Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None Relocation Assistance Offered: None This role is 1st shift This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules This role may require up to 10% domestic travel What You Will Do: Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product/sourcing introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement Communicate with existing facilities on packaging issues related to receiving, warehousing, and/or line side delivery Perform cost analysis on current packaging processes and recommend changes where appropriate Lead Green Belt projects Perform activities to ensure parts are protected, shipped, and delivered to the customer in a usable fashion. Including: Develop packaging solutions to protect finished painted components Design for transport efficiency Perform containerization analysis, testing, and quoting Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase Coordinate with operations for storage and ergonomic consideration Develop kitting packaging Validate returnable quantities through simulations Resolve safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging Resolve issues reported by customers and process partners Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements Audit conformance to packaging specification Joint Process Improvement with packaging vendors and purchasing Create packaging concepts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E) Customers include logistics, operations, facility engineering, quality, purchasing, and other supply chain functional areas. External contacts include global packaging vendors and product suppliers. Creating business cases: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis What You Have (Required Skills): Packaging: Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and attractively. The ability to design an engineered solution that meets the needs for all ends of the Order to Delivery process. 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. Will need to receive customer expectations and develop tactical and strategic projects/plans to meet those goals. 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. Ability to communicate proficiently with process partners to gather necessary data, approvals, or support. Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts. Ability to use engineering programs or AI to aid in designs or decision making processes. 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. What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills): Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Ability to interpret engineering and supply chain requirements to deliver adequate packaging solutions. Manufacturing Application Systems: Knowledge of company and industry databases and applications used in a manufacturing environment; ability to operate, maintain and update these systems. Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site. Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment Ability to perform data query analysis (i.e. SAS, business objects, MS Access, MS Excel expert) Previous experience with CREO, Solidworks, Pack Assist, and other engineering programs. Project Management experience Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems Knowledge of material handling equipment Capable of working and communicating with a variety of company and supplier personnel Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills Previous 6 Sigma Greenbelt/Black Belt experience Previous packaging experience in heavy industrial sector collaborating both domestically and internationally Affiliation with Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), or comparable professional purchasing or packaging organization Knowledge of Quality, Lean manufacturing, an understanding of lean principles is preferred Ability to work independently with minimal direction 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: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00 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 1, 2026 - June 8, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.