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 Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Manufacturing Application Systems: Knowledge of company and industry databases and applications used in a manufacturing environment; ability to operate, maintain and update these systems.
- Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):
- Previous experience in Design Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain Planning Engineering, and/or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Previous experience with heavy/industrial export compliant packaging.
- Demonstrated ability in leading and managing complex projects.
- Previous experience working within an operations environment that demonstrates knowledge of material handling equipment and line requirements.
- Previous packaging design experience within the automotive or similar industry.
- Previous experience with Creo or Solid Works packaging modeling.
- Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt Certification, or previous Continuous Improvement/Lean experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, or previous Project Management experience
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:
$87,480.00 - $131,280.00
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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
August 28, 2025 - September 3, 2025
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.
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