Logistics Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Victoria, TX

7d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Engineer leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of logistics processes across manufacturing and distribution operations. The role applies engineering principles, Lean methodologies, and data-driven decision-making to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and operational performance. It optimizes material flow, warehouse operations, inventory movement, and logistics systems, working with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to improve productivity, increase capacity, and support scalable growth through process optimization and automation. The position is onsite five days a week in Victoria, Texas, with up to 10% domestic travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not offered. The stated salary range is $97,530–$146,290. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience in engineering, operations, supply chain, or a related field.
Analytical thinking skills, including using analysis techniques and tools to identify root causes and develop solutions.
Decision-making and critical-thinking skills to analyze situations and reach productive decisions using informed judgment.
Ability to adapt to change and changing environments.
Planning and organizing skills to structure and complete tasks systematically while managing time and resources.
Problem-solving knowledge and ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems.
Process management knowledge, including business process improvement tools and techniques and the ability to monitor, update, control, or enhance processes.
Supply chain management knowledge and ability to develop and use strategies, practices, and tools for controlling logistical processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading logistics engineering initiatives involving safety improvements, operational efficiency, capacity expansion, material-flow optimization, and continuous improvement in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environments.
Success managing capital projects and implementing automation, including automated material handling systems, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), warehouse management technologies, and other Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Strong knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations, facility layout design, material-flow analysis, inventory storage strategies, process controls, capacity planning, and transportation optimization.
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies to identify waste, streamline processes, and deliver measurable improvements.
Ability to use data analytics and performance metrics to evaluate logistics processes, conduct root cause analysis, and develop sustainable corrective actions and process enhancements.
Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and safety teams to develop and implement scalable logistics solutions.
Experience developing and maintaining engineering standards, process documentation, standard work, and best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead logistics engineering projects to improve workplace safety, operational capacity, productivity, and warehouse automation.
Design, analyze, and optimize material flow, storage strategies, warehouse layouts, and logistics processes.
Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods to identify opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies, and implement sustainable solutions.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain stakeholders to define process requirements, establish performance metrics, and develop improvement plans.
Develop and implement process controls, standard work, and operational best practices.
Maintain and enhance logistics engineering standards, tools, methodologies, and knowledge-sharing practices for existing and new operations.
Use data-driven analysis to evaluate logistics processes, workflows, and system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Conduct root cause analyses, develop corrective and preventive actions, and lead implementation to improve performance and prevent recurrence.
Support the evaluation, selection, and implementation of automation, material-handling, and warehouse technologies.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and execute logistics optimization initiatives.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Caterpillar management.