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Caterpillar Inc. · 2 days ago

Packaging Engineer

Mossville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$87K/yr - $131K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global company focused on building a better world through innovative solutions. The Packaging Engineer role involves developing packaging for New Product Introduction and New Sourcing Introduction programs, ensuring that products are protected and delivered efficiently to customers.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other improvement opportunities

Communicate with facilities on packaging options that incorporate the entire value chain

Perform cost analysis on packaging options and recommend changes where appropriate

Lead Green Belt projects

Design or evaluate to ensure parts are protected, shipped, and delivered to the customer in a usable fashion

Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase by auditing to the packaging specification

Coordinate with operations for storage and ergonomic considerations

Validate returnable quantities through simulations

Resolve safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging

Resolve issues reported by customers and process partners

Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements

Joint Process Improvement with packaging vendors and purchasing

Create packaging concepts using 3D modeling software

Qualification

Packaging knowledgeDecision makingCritical thinking3D modeling softwareData query analysisSupply chain knowledgeTransportation knowledgeProject managementOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Packaging: Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices. Familiar with packaging concepts

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

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