Packaging Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

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.

As a Packaging Engineer, you will lead and improve global packaging processes, quality standards, and systems that drive consistent execution and regulatory compliance across the global aftermarket network. You will own key processes for Packaging Work Order (PWO) quality and high-impact parts packaging, using existing and newly developed metrics to identify gaps, set priorities, and drive measurable improvement. You will align global teams on processes, expectations, and standards while strengthening process documentation and governance. You will also execute global packaging compliance initiatives and projects, translating evolving regulatory requirements into executable processes, data requirements, and standards. You will serve as a subject matter expert for packaging systems and processes, partner with suppliers and internal teams to implement lasting solutions, and develop training and resources that strengthen packaging analyst capabilities.

Additional Information:

• This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation or sponsorship.
• This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday.
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules.
• This role requires up to 25% domestic travel.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and continuously improve global processes for packaging setup, ensuring consistency and alignment across regional teams.

• Own Packaging Work Order (PWO) quality processes, including quality reporting, documentation, reporting criteria, and process improvements.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated PWO quality reports using tools such as Power Automate and SAS.

• Establish, monitor, and improve quality metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement in packaging processes.

• Lead recurring regional meetings with teams in China, India, and Grimbergen to align on processes, expectations, and quality standards.

• Own governance and documentation prioritization process for high-impact parts, establishing consistent standards across the network.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for EWM, troubleshooting complex issues and providing guidance to packaging analysts relating to facility engineering and packaging.

• Develop training materials, guides, and resources for EWM and other packaging processes.

• Lead packaging materials compliance activities, including partnering with suppliers and internal teams to resolve compliance concerns.

• Enhance compliance reporting activities through continuous improvement of material specifications, ensuring clear and accurate documentation of material composition, weights, and other required packaging attributes.

• Train and develop packaging analysts on systems, processes, quality expectations, and packaging best practices.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

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  Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

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  Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

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  Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

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  Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

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  Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

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  Packaging: Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and attractively.

What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and support EWM processes, including serving as a system resource for others.
• Quality experience with responsibility for quality processes, metrics, reporting, or continuous improvement, beyond primarily inspection-based work.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, processes, initiatives, or teams
• Team-oriented approach with a track record of collaborating across functions and regions and contributing to shared team success.
Demonstrated results using AI, automation, or digital tools to streamline reporting, improve processes, or reduce manual work.

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What You Will Get:

This is Caterpillar – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.

Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar’s Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

November 10, 2026 - November 16, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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