Packaging Engineer
Packaging Engineer
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Job Description
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Supply Chain and LogisticsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
When you join Caterpillar youre 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 dont 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.
OurProduct Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)is one of the most innovative divisions within PSLD as within all of Caterpillar our priority is ourcustomers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly everyelement of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat 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.
Function Description
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead and execute New Product Introduction (NPI) projects aligned with the Customer Ready Packaging (CRP) strategy within the Aftermarket organization. The Packaging Engineer will be instrumental in developing implementing and expanding packaging capabilities across the EAME Aftermarket supply base.
This position requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders including Suppliers Procurement Operations and Global Parts Packaging teams to ensure seamless integration of CRP solutions into existing supply chain processes.
In addition to CRP-related initiatives the role supports ad-hoc packaging projects with both global and regional scope focusing on improvements in safety cost efficiency and supply chain velocity. The Packaging Engineer is also expected to proactively identify opportunities to enhance part packaging and related processes.
A key aspect of the role includes validating packaging solutions and supporting packaging inspections conducted at the Grimbergen facility.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
NPI lead on EAME supply base
Lead and/or support Global/Regional Packaging initiatives
Provide clear directions on Packaging related questions to the supply base
Validate packaging solutions
Identify and implement packaging optimization opportunities to improve Safety Quality and/or Velocity
Execute Supplier Packaging Quality Audits
Host meetings visit the supply base
Develop and maintain packaging standards
Overseeing the quality of packaging materials and processes
Requirements:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Excellent interpersonal teamwork organization and communication skills
Preferably project management experience
Technically skilled hands-on mentality
Ability to interpret technical drawings or willingness to learn
Affinity for packaging and willingness to develop packaging knowledge
Affinity with Operational inbound processes or willingness to learn these
Affinity with the Aftermarket supply base
Preferable minimum a bachelors degree
Skills Descriptors:
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.
Level Working Knowledge:
Provides a quality of service that customers describe as excellent.
Resolves common customer problems.
Responds to unexpected customer requests with a sense of urgency and positive action.
Provides direct service to internal or external customers. Documents customer complaints in a timely manner.
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.
Level Working Knowledge:
Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
Technical Excellence
Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Working Knowledge:
Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence effectively examining implications of events and issues.
Effectively performs the technical job aspects continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products technologies and services.
Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in ones general area of technical competence.
Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.
Posting Dates:
September 16 2025 - September 29 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Employment Type
Full-Time
