Lead Mechanical Engineer

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. As a Lead Process Engineer on our Family Care R&E Materials Team, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. 

The incumbent will serve as a Lead Mechanical Engineer and work with a team to identify problems and develop solutions for Family Care’s tissue and towel businesses including product preference and differentiation, product supply, and margin improvements.  The incumbent will provide leadership and support to the development, design, installation and/or optimization of new or existing assets. The incumbent will collaborate broadly inside the corporation with R&E, pilot plant, mill and multifunctional team members, and outside the corporation with vendors.  

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership by example in safety, ethics, quality, regulatory, sustainability, inclusion and diversity while managing self in accordance with expected KC competencies. 

• Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve business results.

• Effectively work individually and collaboratively with a cross-functional team that includes R&E, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers and external service providers to ideate and develop paper machine clothing that delivers advancements in products, brands, and mill processes.

• Translate stated needs, brand promises and consumer feedback into tangible and innovative product attributes.

• Forecast business needs 2 to 5+ years out beyond project team needs to drive long term competitive advantage.

• Work with vendors to maintain and improve relationships ensuring win-win propositions for all companies.

• Maintain technical and scientific expertise in an area of technology and communicate impact of developments on Kimberly-Clark.

• Drive the development and execution of innovation-based projects focused on long term competitive advantage.

• Drive a culture of protected and documented innovation to protect and defend K-C proprietary technology, products, and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets. This includes completing required project documentation through EFS, EDR, and Appropriation activities and following PMP documentation including Corporate Financial Instructions (CFIs).

About You

You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

Required (essential for the job):

• A Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or a PHD degree in Mechanical Engineering, or relevant discipline (e.g. Science or Engineering related)

• 2+ years of related technical experience in mill, production or staff R&E assignments.

Preferred (desired for the job):

• Preferred candidate has high-speed converting and/or paper manufacturing experience.  Key technology areas include:

  • Mechanical Design and 3D printing experience.

  • Knowledge of or willingness and ability to learn paper manufacturing and converting expertise

• Demonstrated proficiency with the following Engineering and design competencies:

  • Design of Experiments

  • Data & Statistical Analysis

  • Engineering Economics

• Understanding of Analytical Method Development using Profilometry and Microscopy

• Demonstrated ability to teach technical core competencies and mentor younger engineers

• Strong fundamentals in engineering systems and tools to drive technical innovation.

• Proven ability to establish strong, effective cross-functional network at enterprise level.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• The ability to adapt to rapidly changing business priorities and assignments.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead a team to complete projects within required timeframe and budget.  

• Ability to lead and direct a diverse team of KC and external personnel to define and execute projects that successfully meet business objectives.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark; you just need to log on!

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, check out the careers website. You’ll want to review this and come prepared with relevant questions if, and when you pass GO and begin interviewing.

And finally, the fine print…

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will provide in-country relocation support for this role.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

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