Packaging Engineer

Career Area
Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description
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Role
Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.

The Product Support and Logistics Division has an immediate opening for a Packaging Engineer. In this role, you will design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material. Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply chain functions.

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 improvement
• Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements
• Lead initiatives and collaboration with suppliers and facilities changing packaging to improve efficiency within receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery
• Create packaging concepts and container layouts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E)
• Perform cost analysis and develop business cases for implementing packaging improvements
• Procure and validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase
• Audit supplier conformance to packaging specifications

Education Requirement

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or other field
• Advance English Conversational

Technical Excellence
What skills the ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of packaging, supply chain and manufacturing technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide cost effective solutions to significant technical challenges
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering

Manufacturing Application Systems

• Knowledge of company and industry packaging databases and applications used in a manufacturing environment; ability to operate, maintain and update these systems.

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.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Knowledge in conducting cost analysis preparing business cases
• Knowledge in supplier collaboration implementing packaging and logistics changes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills
• 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 5 Cienega Campus
• 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
November 21, November 28, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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