Packaging Engineer

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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.

Job Summary

Collaborate with Cross functional teams and customers to conceptualize, design, packaging solutions that fully meet metrics, including Safety, Quality, Velocity, Cost optimization, and Sustainability.

What You Will Do:

• Develop appropriate packaging solutions to meet the team targets and customer requirements
• Lead initiatives and collaborations with various facilities to identify scope of expansion.
• Validate/simulate loading quantities in the package and control the packaging cost in the reasonable level for expendable packaging
• Perform FEA, simulation of concept designs
• Responsible for Project management
• Lead a small team, support concept creation, monitor deliverables and timely project execution.
• Support team members in resolving safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging
• Resolve issues reported by customers and process partners and Audit conformance to packaging usage guidelines.
• Joint Process Improvement with packaging vendors and purchasing
• Familiarity with expendable packaging materials cost level in the market
• Go See Act on the floor to support operations when required.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Packaging experience or equivalent

• Hands on experience in Packaging design is a must
• Extensive experience in ProE/Creo & Creo simulate
• Knowledge of Global Purchasing, Manufacturing, logistics, operations, transportation, quality, purchasing, and other supply chain functional areas
• Familiarity with expendable packaging materials cost level in the market
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills
• Knowledge of Project Management Principles
• Excellent leadership, teamwork, and customer service skills
• Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems
• Thorough understanding of policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and train team members
• Capable of working, communicating and coaching team members
• Knowledge / Understanding of 6 Sigma Project Management principles
• Knowledge in Ansys or equivalent is a plus

What You Have
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
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.
Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
 

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.
 

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.
Packaging: Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and attractively.
Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
 

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of India which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).

Final Details:

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If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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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