Packaging Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Athens, GA

6d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking a Packaging Engineer in Athens, Georgia. The role executes solutions for packaging design and usage, addressing safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The engineer designs 3D engineering models using tools such as Creo and SolidWorks; designs packaging for products and parts and provides suppliers with detailed guidance and specifications; and works with parts and material suppliers to determine suitable packaging methods for different distribution networks. The role also follows approval procedures for packaging across a product line, monitors and evaluates existing packaging quality and effectiveness, resolves issues related to transportation damage, and evaluates packaging materials, automation technologies, and machinery while regularly reporting results. The position is based in the office five days per week, Monday through Friday, in Athens, GA. It includes up to 10–15% domestic travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available, but visa sponsorship is not. Any employment offer is conditional on successfully completing a drug screen.

Requirements

Working knowledge of project management, including planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects and efficiently using technical and administrative resources.
Extensive experience with effective communications, including transmitting, receiving, and accurately interpreting ideas, information, and needs.
Working knowledge of packaging tools, approaches, and practices, including protecting product and component quality.
Extensive experience troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment, including anticipating, detecting, and resolving issues.
Experience leading and driving continuous improvement to achieve cost-saving efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Critical thinking skills and the ability to leverage innovative ideas.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
Strong time management skills.
Experience with MS Office and 3D modeling software such as Creo and Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

Design engineering 3D models using tools such as Creo and SolidWorks.
Design packaging for products or parts and provide detailed guidance and specifications to suppliers.
Work with parts and material suppliers to determine optimal packaging methods for products across various distribution networks.
Follow procedures for approving all packaging for a specific product line.
Monitor and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of existing packaging and address transportation damage issues.
Evaluate packaging materials, automation technologies, and machinery, and report results regularly.
Lead and drive continuous improvement that delivers cost-saving efficiency.