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 South Milwaukee, WI.    

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:

As the Packaging Engineer 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.

Additional Info:

• This position requires the candidate to work a 5 day-a-week schedule in the South Milwaukee, WI St. Francis Warehouse.
• Relocation Offered: None.
• Sponsorship Offered: None.
• Travel: Up to 5% (Domestic)

What You Will Do:

• Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvements.
• Collaborate with all support groups including but not limited to Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Engineering.
• Lead packaging projects focused on cost reduction for inbound and outbound.
• Create packaging designs using 3D modeling software (i.e., Creo, Pro-E).
• Lead validation of packaging developing for New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Perform cost analysis on current packaging processes and recommend changes where appropriate.
• Lead low-risk Green Belt projects.
• Perform activities to ensure parts are protected, shipped, and delivered to the customer in a usable fashion.
• Develop packaging solutions to protect finished painted components.
• Design for transport efficiency.
• Perform containerization analysis, testing, and quoting.
• Validate new packaging and containers during the pilot phase.
• Resolve safety and/or quality issues caused by current packaging.
• Resolve issues reported by customers and process partners.
• Joint Process Improvement (JPI) with packaging vendors and purchasing.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Required Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related technical field.
• Effective Communications: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Technical Excell