Packaging Engineer

Caterpillar•Morton, IL

38d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Distributionâ¯ofâ¯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 collaborate with suppliers, procurement, and logistics teams to design and develop packaging solutions for kitting operations and service parts.

Requirements

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and effectively.
Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
Engineering/Technical Degree or Equivalent Experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with product groups, global kitting suppliers, and procurement, to develop and deliver effective kitting solutions.
Drive continuous improvement of packaging specifications as they relate to safety, quality, and cost using feedback from our process partners.
Provide weekly onsite guidance at Peoria-area packaging and kitting facilities, driving operational improvements, designing packaging solutions, and troubleshooting existing issues.
Conduct regular audits of packaging solutions to ensure compliance and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
Network and collaborate with existing facilities on kit issues related to packaging, warehouse storage, and cost reduction opportunities.
Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units.
Perform activities to ensure parts are protected, shipped, and delivered to the customer in accordance with quality expectations. This includes resolving any safety and quality issues caused by kit packaging.
Design packaging for kit products and service parts; providing detailed guidance and specifications to IPCs and suppliers.
Monitor and evaluate quality and effectiveness of existing packaging; address issues caused by transportation damage.
Create, maintain, and update packaging standards and processes.
Partner with the Global Packaging team to address internal and external packaging inquiries and drive projects forward.