Lead Electrical Engineer - Towel & Wiper VSE Optimization Team

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

137d • $85,540 - $105,620 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer provides technical leadership for the KCNA Supply Chain with a focus on delivering a step-change in asset performance while driving costs down to world class benchmarks. This position provides technical troubleshooting and support, collaborating with mill staff and cross-functional team members in the design, development, and optimization of processes in support of overall OEE delivery, cost reduction, and sustainability compliance.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or an associate's degree with an equivalent twenty plus (10+) years of experience in a related discipline.
• Direct experience with UCTAD, Hydroknit, and DRC technologies/platforms strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional network at sector.
• Subject matter experience in electrical and controls technologies including line integration.
• Subject matter experience in converting operation and optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to teach SME and SMS personnel.
• Demonstrated working knowledge in Rockwell controllers and drives.
• Demonstrated knowledge in pneumatic and hydraulic system usage and design preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and projects that successfully meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Flow to work as part of the Supply Chain Team, supporting converting and manufacturing activities across all of KCNA.
• Drive the development and execution of the OEE plans for assets and coordinate targeted onsite action plans.
• Provide hands-on assistance to onsite teams and maintain a significant presence at KCNA mills.
• Support and implement strategy deployment process for capacity and capability liberation.
• Provide leadership of initiatives that improve OEE on supply chain focus assets.
• Collaborate effectively with a cross-functional team including R&D, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, and equipment suppliers.
• Develop technical and scientific expertise in areas of industrial equipment function, optimization, and reliability.
• Maintain technical expertise in electrical engineering and complete layouts and drawings using ACAD.
• Implement documentation and report unit work as required by KC policy.
• Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety, and sustainability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center and occupational health nurse.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts.
• Diverse income protection insurance options.
• Programs and support for education, adoption, relocation, or temporary childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees