Packaging Engineer: Lead Packaging Solutions for Mining

Caterpillar Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop packaging for outbound shipping within the Large Mining Trucks product group.

You will create packaging plans, support NPI and NSI programs, and work with suppliers to ensure high-quality packaging at the lowest total enterprise cost. The role involves establishing specifications, cost analyses, and leading Green Belt projects while coordinating with operations and suppliers to ensure items are shipped efficiently and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices.
• Ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
• Ability to work constructively with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of analytical tools and root-cause analysis methods.
• Strong communication concepts and effective information exchange.

Responsibilities

• Establish packaging specs at part-number level for new product introductions or cost-savings opportunities.
• Perform cost analysis on packaging options and recommend changes.
• Lead Green Belt projects and drive packaging improvements.
• Design or evaluate packaging to ensure protection and safe delivery to customers.
• Coordinate with operations for storage, ergonomics, and packaging validation during pilots.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Decision making

Collaborating

Analytical thinking

Effective communications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Packaging or related field

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop packaging for outbound shipping within the Large Mining Trucks product group.

You will create packaging plans, support NPI and NSI programs, and work with suppliers to ensure high-quality packaging at the lowest total enterprise cost. The role involves establishing specifications, cost analyses, and leading Green Belt projects while coordinating with operations and suppliers to ensure items are shipped efficiently and