Lead Mechanical Engineer

Kimberly-Clark • New Milford, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Mechanical Engineer Job Description You are not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we are 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 will bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you will help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you’ll provide mechanical engineering support to the Enterprise Capital Engineering, Mill Sustaining team. This role supports capital projects through the development, layout, design, installation, and start-up of equipment and ancillary systems to meet capacity, capability, innovation, safety, and obsolescence needs for the NA Tissue Value Stream. Additionally, you’ll collaborate across the Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement, Tissue mill sites, key OEM equipment suppliers, technical service providers, and construction contractor networks. You’ll report to the Engineering Manager, Mill Sustaining Capital, within the Enterprise Capital Engineering Team. In this role, you will: Drive the development and execution of capital projects using the Kimberly-Clark North America (KCNA) Project Management Practices (PMP) process as projects are assigned Provide leadership by example in safety, ethics, quality, regulatory, and sustainability, and ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve Tissue value stream business results Effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes R&D, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers and external service providers Maintain technical and scientific expertise in technology and communicate impact of developments on Kimberly-Clark. This may include serving as a User Group lead in a specific area of technology or skill to drive learning as well as strategy for future projects/initiatives Drive a culture of protected and documented innovation to protect and defend Kimberly-Clark 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 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 more than 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. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. About You You 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. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline
• 4+ years of related technical experience in mill, production or staff R&D environments
• Strong PMP capabilities with successful experience collaborating with external engineering firms/TSP’s and OEM’s
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead a small team to complete projects within the required timeframe and budget ($100 thousand to $5 million budget)
• Experience in the design requirements and safe operation of high-speed manufacturing and/or converting equipment and processes, with an ability to translate that knowledge to project deliverables in support of the product, process, and capacity improvements
• Strong fundamentals in engineering systems and tools to drive technical innovation
• Proven ability to establish strong, effective cross-functional network at enterprise level
• Ability to lead and direct a diverse team of Kimberly-Clark members and external personnel to define and execute projects that successfully meet business objectives
• Travel 25-30%, heavier travel may be required at times during project installations depending on duration or complexity of project

Nice To Haves

• Paper industry experience, ideally with subject matter expertise in tissue machine and/or converting operations. Key technology areas include: Tissue Making - Stock Prep, wastewater, Chemical handling, Utilities, and Tissue machine operations and Converting - Unwinding, rewinding, calendaring, coating, folding, cutting, conveying, wrapping, bundling, cartoning, casepacking, and palletizing
• Airlaid technologies and processes
• Experience working with SolidWorks, AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and execution of capital projects using the Kimberly-Clark North America (KCNA) Project Management Practices (PMP) process as projects are assigned
• Provide leadership by example in safety, ethics, quality, regulatory, and sustainability, and ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported
• Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve Tissue value stream business results
• Effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes R&D, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers and external service providers
• Maintain technical and scientific expertise in technology and communicate impact of developments on Kimberly-Clark. This may include serving as a User Group lead in a specific area of technology or skill to drive learning as well as strategy for future projects/initiatives
• Drive a culture of protected and documented innovation to protect and defend Kimberly-Clark 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)

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: 101-250 employees