At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise packaging solutions using 3D CAD software.
- Company: Join Caterpillar, a leader in engineering and manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Fast-track interview process and a supportive, diverse work environment.
- Why this job: Take ownership of projects and make a real impact in the supply chain.
- Qualifications: Experience with CAD software and a background in engineering or packaging.
The predicted salary is between 33 - 33 £ per hour.
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.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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