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.
Role:
Executes solutions on packaging design and usage and related safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
What the candidate will do:
- Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain opportunities.
- Create packaging concepts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E)
- Communicate with existing facilities on packaging issues
- Perform cost analysis on current packaging processes and recommend changes where appropriate
- Lead Green Belt projects
- Review packaging so parts are protected, shipped, and delivered to the customer in a usable fashion
- Design packaging for transport efficiency
- Perform containerization analysis, testing, and quoting
- Validate new packaging and containers
- Coordinate with operations for storage and ergonomic considerations
- 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
Education requirement:
- Bachelor Degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or other field
- Intermediate–Advanced Conversational Level
What skills the ideal candidate will have:
Service Excellence:
- Knowledge of packaging, supply chain, and manufacturing technologies, as well as various application methods; ability to develop and deliver cost‑effective solutions to significant technical challenges (minimum 3 years).
- Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks
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 industry best practices; ability to package products and components safely and attractively; Extensive understanding of packaging and transportation best practice/challenges.
- Knowledge of company and industry packaging databases and applications used in a manufacturing environment; ability to operate, maintain and update these systems.
Top Candidates will also have:
- Proficiency in the CREO system; Advanced English level
- Knowledge in conducting cost analyses and preparing business cases
- Ability to collaborate with suppliers to implement packaging and logistics improvements
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to develop and deploy creative, original solutions to complex problems
- Background in operations within a manufacturing environment
- Additional packaging design expertise in automotive or similar industry
Additional information:
- Shift from Monday to Friday
- Location: Plant Santa Catarina
- Don’t forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday
- Sponsorship for foreign candidates aren´t available
- Domestic Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Final details
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Posting Dates:
March 9, 2026 - March 16, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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