Packaging Engineer: Design Safe, Cost-Efficient Packaging

Caterpillar Brazil; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for parts, ensuring safe handling, cost efficiency, and reliable delivery.

You will create packaging concepts, analyze transport efficiency, and validate containers during pilots while coordinating with global packaging vendors and internal stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong analytical and CAD skills, and experience in packaging engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering/Science, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and propose solutions.
• Collaborative approach to work with cross-functional teams.
• CAD/Engineering skills to produce and evaluate designs.
• Strong communication to convey ideas and requirements.
• Knowledge of packaging tools, practices and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Establish packaging and processing specs at the part number level for new product/sourcing introductions and cost savings.
• Communicate packaging issues with existing facilities related to receiving, warehousing, and line-side delivery.
• Perform cost analyses on current packaging processes and recommend improvements.
• Lead Green Belt projects and drive continuous improvement in packaging.
• Design packaging solutions for transport efficiency and part protection; create 3D models.
• Coordinate with operations for storage, ergonomics, and supplier packaging requirements.
• Develop kit packaging and validate returnable quantities via simulations.
• Ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction by resolving packaging issues.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Collaborating

CAD/Engineering

Effective Communications

Packaging

Service Excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering/Science/Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Pack Assist

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for parts, ensuring safe handling, cost efficiency, and reliable delivery.

You will create packaging concepts, analyze transport efficiency, and validate containers during pilots while coordinating with global packaging vendors and internal stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong analytical and CAD skills, and experience in packaging engineering