Packaging Engineer

Caterpillar•Athens, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking a Packaging Engineer in Athens, Georgia. The role executes solutions for packaging design and usage, addressing related safety, quality, delivery, and cost considerations. The position designs engineering 3D models and product or part packaging, provides specifications and guidance to suppliers, and identifies suitable parts and material suppliers and packaging approaches for different distribution networks. It also approves packaging for a product line, monitors the quality and effectiveness of existing packaging, resolves transportation-damage issues, and evaluates packaging materials, automation technologies, and machinery. The position is office-based five days per week, Monday through Friday, and requires 10–15% domestic travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available. The posted salary range is $89,210 to $133,810. Offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Working knowledge of project management strategies and tactics, including planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects and efficiently utilizing technical and administrative resources.
Extensive experience with effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting ideas, information, and needs.
Working knowledge of packaging tools, approaches, and practices, including safely packaging products and components to protect part 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 efficiencies.

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.
Identify parts and material suppliers and determine optimal packaging methods for products moving through various distribution networks.
Follow procedures to approve 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 produces cost-saving efficiencies.