Lead Process Engineer

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

5d • $87,260 - $107,780 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Process Engineer provides process leadership and support focused on team objectives, including project leadership as business needs dictate. The role communicates with stakeholders including R&D and cross-functional leaders, maintains and develops technical and scientific expertise in areas of technology ownership, and promotes documented and protected innovation through patents and trade secrets. The engineer also coaches and mentors team members to strengthen technical understanding and program execution, while ensuring work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, and quality requirements and the Company Code of Conduct. The position is based at the Neenah - West R&E Office, with a flexible work model blending remote work and in-person collaboration. Travel is 10%–25%, with heavier travel during in-facility testing or machine conversions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of experience in production or R&D environments.
• Track record of effectively communicating with leaders and team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 10%–25%, with heavier travel during in-facility testing or machine conversions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering- or science-related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, especially in pulp and paper science and/or tissue manufacturing.
• Experience with tissue technology, including forming, drying, and winding, and converting processes such as unwinding, rewinding, calendaring, coating, and spraying.
• Proven ability to establish a strong, effective cross-functional network at the enterprise level.

Responsibilities

• Provide process leadership and support focused on team objectives, including project leadership as business needs dictate.
• Communicate effectively and succinctly in multiple forms with key stakeholders, including R&D and cross-functional leaders.
• Maintain and develop technical and scientific expertise in areas of technology ownership.
• Drive a culture of documented and protected innovation using patents and trade secrets.
• Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs that improve business results.
• Ensure work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, and quality requirements and the Company Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• Flexible work model blending remote work with intentional in-person collaboration.
• Eligibility for a target bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits suite, including a 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior