Packaging Engineer

3 weeks ago


Pontiac, United States Caterpillar Full time

Job Title: Packaging Engineer II

Job Location: Pontiac IL 61764

Job Duration: 6-12 Months + Possible extension

Shit time - 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Job Description:

Our customers and their equipment are hard at work in every corner of the globe, and they cant afford to slow down or stop. They need our machines, engines and parts to do the worlds work.

Thats what our logistics team makes possibleusing the latest digital, analytics and data forecasting tools to move material where it needs to be, when it needs to be there.

The Product Support and Logistics Division has an immediate opening for a Packaging Engineer in the Morton, IL facility.

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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or other field.

2-4 years of experience as a Packaging Engineer or Packaging Analyst.

Top Candidates Will Also Have: Experience with Manufacturing Enterprise Packaging System.

Experience in conducting cost analysis preparing business cases. Experience in supplier collaboration implementing packaging and logistics changes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills.

Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles.

Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems.

Experience within operations at a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge and experience with Pack Assistant and Teamcenter.

Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background.

Additional packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry.

Creo or Solid Works Packaging Modeling Experience.

Positions Contributions to Work Group:

- Resolving all packaging related safety issues

- Resolving all Packaging related quality issues

- Creating cost savings/Avoidance projects

- Working on returnable packaging solutions to help with sustainability.

- Documenting packaging required from all suppliers in EPSA.

- Creating work standards

- Focusing on all NPI packaging activities

Typical task breakdown:

- Provide NPI support (returnable containers CPPD)

Develop packaging solutions to protect finished painted components

Design for transport efficiency

Perform containerization analysis and quoting

Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase

Coordinate with assembly planning for line-side storage and ergonomic considerations

Develop kitting packaging / presentation

Validate returnable quantities through simulations

Resolve safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging

Resolve issues reported by 3PL or carriers

Interaction with team:

- Working with both NA packaging team as well as both India and China teams

- Working with supply chain logistics- procurement Manufacturing transportation and POU to ensure total alignment with any packaging solutions.

Work environment:

- Office shop floor may visit other facilities

Education & Experience Required:

Bachelors degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or Equivalent and 1 years of Industrial Packaging experience required.

Technical Skills

-(Creo or other similar electronic drafting experience is required Creo Required)

-Pack assist

-Knowledge of packaging materials

-Knowledge pf packaging suppliers

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills

Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures

Thorough knowledge of Standard Practice, corporate shipping guidelines, quality and cleanliness specifications and inventory warehousing standards.

Desired

APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification desired

Experience with 6 Sigma Project teams preferred.


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