Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Kimberly-Clark•Chester, PA

2d•$96,100 - $118,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Engineer - Mechanical reports to an Asset Leader and has engineering, maintenance, and reliability responsibilities for assigned assets, while supporting other site mechanical work as needed. The role initiates the design, development, optimization, problem solving, and operation of assets and supporting processes to meet safety and operational performance expectations. It focuses on continuous improvement, troubleshooting, reducing equipment obsolescence, and improving reliability. The position supports and leads initiatives to improve asset performance and plant systems, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and applies engineering principles, scientific analysis, LEAN principles, and project management. It also supports maintenance troubleshooting, reliability projects, strategic obsolescence planning, trials, capital and expense planning, equipment design and selection, installation, commissioning, and coordination with utilities and facilities teams. The role may provide on-call support and shift coverage for assets, projects, or initiatives. The position is based at the Chester, Pennsylvania location in a manufacturing environment supporting a 24/7 operation. Normal scheduled hours vary with operational needs, and travel of up to 15% may be required for benchmarking and best-practice sharing. The position is full-time and regular. The salary range is $96,100–$118,700 USD, with eligibility for a target bonus and benefits including a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan. Other benefits are described as part of a comprehensive benefits suite, but are not itemized in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Ability and flexibility to work in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete projects within required timeframes.

Nice To Haves

Prior industrial experience in technical or operational assignments in high-speed consumer product manufacturing and/or a staff environment.
Knowledge of tissue-making production equipment, materials, and processes.
Demonstrated ability to write and present updates to leadership.
Experience in a variety of plant manufacturing and staff-support or capital-project assignments, including maintenance, utilities, and asset support.
Experience working with external technical service providers.
Familiarity with high-speed manufacturing equipment machine startups.
Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark engineering procedures and processes.

Responsibilities

Carry out all job responsibilities safely and develop equipment and processes that meet safety requirements, policies, and guidelines.
Initiate design, development, optimization, problem solving, and operation of assigned assets and supporting processes.
Drive continuous improvement and support troubleshooting and problem solving to improve asset performance and reliability.
Support multiple medium-to-large initiatives and lead major initiatives for breakthrough improvements and higher-level plant problem solving.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and complex technical issues, determine root causes, and solve them to achieve objectives.
Develop knowledge and skills in applying engineering principles, scientific analysis, LEAN principles, and project management.
Support maintenance personnel with troubleshooting complex issues and partner with maintenance on reliability projects.
Identify and document issues and opportunities with existing equipment.
Assist in developing and managing a strategic obsolescence replacement plan.
Participate in developing others in areas of expertise, including creating knowledge-transfer documentation.
Assist with trial planning and preparation.
Support assets using engineering knowledge, including on-call support and potential shift coverage.
Provide input to plant expense and capital plans and help ensure proposed capital changes align with the five-year vision.
Contribute to early design decisions, including technology and equipment selection, sizing, and location.
Provide oversight and support during installation and commissioning.
Coordinate with utilities and facilities teams to understand operational impacts and ensure solutions are in place.
Travel up to 15% for benchmarking and best-practice sharing across KCNA.