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We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't 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.\nJob Summary\nWork with manufacturing team or end customer and packaging design team to bring out a best packaging design to meet New Model launch metrics such as Safety, Quality, Velocity, Cost as well Sustainable.\nWhat You Will Do\nCoordinates meetings and partners with cross-functional team for packaging approvals between design and end user.\nSolidifying agreement with Supply Chain on Returnable packaging loop size/inventory and drives procurement through standard process.\nLeading design approval meetings and conducting proto validation to get sign-off from stake holders.\nGoverning and meeting new model launch metrices, score card etc.\nIndependently identifying cost reduction and sustainability opportunities. Degree Requirement Degree or equivalent experience desired What You Have: Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Level Basic Understanding: \nExplains the importance of accuracy in own function or unit.\nIdentifies tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention.\nIdentifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake-free.\nDescribes consequences of errors within own unit or function. Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Level Basic Understanding: \nNames specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.\nDescribes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.\nGives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.\nHelps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications. Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Level Basic Understanding: \nDemonstrates a basic understanding of the concept of collaborative processes.\nExplains the concept of collaboration as applicable to organizations.\nProvides examples of how collaboration has helped achieve organizational goals.\nContrasts collaborative with competitive operating styles in organizations. Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts. Level Basic Understanding: \nDescribes common drafting conventions, tools, procedures and processes.\nExplains usage of CAD/CAM software in engineering new products.\nLocates useful resources to improve CAD/CAM skills.\nIdentifies basic functions and features of a CAD/CAM system. Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Level Basic Understanding: \nExplains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.\nIdentifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.\nNames decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.\nDescribes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function. 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: \nDelivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.\nListens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.\nMakes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.\nAvoids technical jargon when inappropriate.\nLooks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. Packaging: Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and attractively. Level Basic Understanding: \nNames key regulatory issues around specific product packaging and safety.\nIdentifies types of packaging currently in use.\nDescribes pros and cons of most commonly used packaging.\nCites examples of auto-ID packaging technologies. 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 Basic Understanding: \nCites personal experiences of receiving excellent customer service.\nDescribes examples of poor, mediocre, and excellent service.\nExplains how managing customer perceptions and expectations enhances customer service.\nDescribes several important business benefits of providing high quality service. Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of India which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.\nWhat You Will Get:\nOur goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).\nFinal Details:\nPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.\nIf you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!\nThis Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.\nAbout Caterpillar\nCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nNovember 12, 2026 - November 19, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply\nNot ready to apply? 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