Kimberly-Clark Corporation-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Neenah, WI
5,001-10,000 employees
Paper Manufacturing

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. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. In this role, you will: The incumbent will serve as a Lead Mechanical Engineer and work with a team to identify problems and develop solutions for experimental manufacturing and converting assets, and facility support systems. 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 facility, mill and multifunctional team members, and outside the corporation with vendors. The incumbent will report to a Family Care Operations and Engineering Team Leader.

  • 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.
  • Conceive, develop, validate, and share ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or scientific knowledge aligned with business unit objectives while forecasting business needs 3 plus years out to drive long term competitive advantage.
  • Prepare and implement project and facility budgets and schedules. Implement appropriate internal controls and standards to ensure compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations.
  • Maintain technical and scientific expertise in an area of technology and communicate impact of developments on Kimberly-Clark.
  • Communicate appropriately and effectively with all customers, internal and external, conducting all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty so as to build an unimpeachable business reputation.
  • 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).
  • A bachelor's degree, Master's degree or a PHD degree in Mechanical Engineering, or relevant discipline (e.g. Science or Engineering related)
  • 2 plus years of related technical experience in mill, production or staff R&E assignments.
  • 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
  • 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 with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment (mill technical, operations resources, suppliers, management, etc.)
  • 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.
  • 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.
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