Lead Engineer Process

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

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About The Position

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. We are seeking a Lead Process Engineer on the Adult Feminine Care (AFC) Technology Team within Personal Care in KCNA. The successful candidate for this role will provide Process Engineering leadership to the Personal Care Research and Development (R&D) Team within the AFC Technology Team with a primary focus on Process Engineering Lead roles for product development and innovation projects on the Development and Commercialization (D&C) Team. The individual in this role will lead/support end to end process development ranging from early process definition up to project commercialization and design optimization. Activities are focused across our North American Personal Care and Global facilities, and with External Contract Manufacturer (ECM) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) as required. The incumbent reports to an R&E Senior Manager and receives direction in the form of specific and broadly defined project objectives. The incumbent will provide process engineering leadership and support in the form of developing and executing plans for the optimization of, and improvement to, the manufacturing and converting processes for the existing product forms, as well as develop, direct, and execute evolutionary changes to the process as dictated by changing business conditions. In this role, you will: Provide process engineering leadership to a team of internal and external engineers and developers to establish equipment designs that deliver against process and product success criteria. Involvement spans from project inception through commercialization. Provide creativity in the design, development, and optimization of Personal Care converting and manufacturing equipment and processes to meet business unit objectives. Work closely with the product, material, and engineering leads to provide functional guidance in the design, development and/or optimization of converting equipment/processes to meet unit objectives. Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an effective implementer of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management. Recognized as a subject matter expert in advanced process development, process learning plan development and execution, trial planning and execution, problem solving and documentation. Champion our D&C process to enable technical readiness for Development and Commercialization. Acquire and transfer technical knowledge in the area of process engineering with a focus on developing solutions for both existing and future equipment, processes and products. Teach, coach and mentor indirect team members on process, manufacturing, and engineering best practices, encourage continuous improvement, and challenge team members to deliver top-tier innovation solutions for our consumers based on consumer requirements. Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines. Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel. Influence: This role will interact on a daily basis with cross functional partners across the Kimberly-Clark organization (R&D, Supply Chain, manufacturing, procurement, marketing, and sales). This position will also have strong mentor / coaching relationships with engineers across the R&D organization and in the manufacturing facilities, both domestically and globally. The position will also interact with OEM’s and ECM’s as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant scientific discipline
• 3+ years of engineering experience
• Strong technical expertise, communication, and problem-solving ability
• Analytical skills to collect and assess data to support and provide technical recommendations
• Evidence of continuing self-development
• 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 and successfully meet business objectives
• Effectively demonstrate leadership and behaviors to align with K-C’s Ways of Working
• Travel up to 15% as needed, including international travel as required

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate across functions/departments
• Experience with external technical service, sourcing, and supply vendor partners
• Technical knowledge and experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment
• Prior exposure to plant/manufacturing experiences
• US Grade 10

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering leadership to a team of internal and external engineers and developers to establish equipment designs that deliver against process and product success criteria. Involvement spans from project inception through commercialization.
• Provide creativity in the design, development, and optimization of Personal Care converting and manufacturing equipment and processes to meet business unit objectives.
• Work closely with the product, material, and engineering leads to provide functional guidance in the design, development and/or optimization of converting equipment/processes to meet unit objectives.
• Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an effective implementer of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in advanced process development, process learning plan development and execution, trial planning and execution, problem solving and documentation.
• Champion our D&C process to enable technical readiness for Development and Commercialization.
• Acquire and transfer technical knowledge in the area of process engineering with a focus on developing solutions for both existing and future equipment, processes and products.
• Teach, coach and mentor indirect team members on process, manufacturing, and engineering best practices, encourage continuous improvement, and challenge team members to deliver top-tier innovation solutions for our consumers based on consumer requirements.
• Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines.
• Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees