Packaging Engineer I - Bengaluru/Bangalore @ Caterpillar Inc

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• 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 6 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