At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise packaging solutions for industrial components using 3D CAD software.
- Company: Join Caterpillar, a leader in engineering with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work onsite in Stockton-on-Tees with potential for contract extension.
- Why this job: Take ownership of projects and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in packaging engineering and proficiency in CAD software required.
The predicted salary is between 29880 - 36520 £ per year.
Location: Stockton-on-Tees (Fully Onsite)
Contract: 12-Month Contract (Likely to Extend)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 08:00 - 16:00 core shift with flexibility)
Caterpillar is seeking a proactive Packaging Engineer to act as the primary "boots on the ground" engineering presence at their Stockton facility. This critical role offers high autonomy and complete project ownership to design, optimize, and implement packaging solutions that protect products, reduce transport damage, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Packaging Design & Review: Design, develop, and optimize packaging solutions for a wide range of industrial components using 3D CAD software.
- CAD & Technical Drawings: Read, interpret, and review technical/CAD drawings to ensure alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analysis and risk-based decision-making to minimize transportation damage and optimize returnable packaging systems.
- Supplier & Site Collaboration: Provide detailed specifications to suppliers, coordinate packaging approvals, and manage relationships across supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing teams.
Requirements
- Technical Skills: CAD software proficiency and proven experience reading/interpreting CAD drawings.
- Experience: Background in an engineering or technical role within packaging, automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial manufacturing environments.
- Project Management: Strong track record of leading projects independently with an accountability mindset.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, influence, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
- Mobility: Willingness for occasional regional day-trips to supplier sites or the CAT Desford facility for training.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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