Lead Process Engineer

Kimberly-Clark • Warren, MI

6d • $87,260 - $107,780 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Engineer Process role provides technical leadership and innovative solutions for the design, development, optimization, and operation of assigned assets and supporting processes. This position is responsible for ensuring safety and operational performance standards are met, leading programs that sustain asset reliability, and driving continuous improvement. The role also leads troubleshooting and problem-solving initiatives to enhance process efficiency and asset performance.

The objective of a Process Engineer is to provide process expertise within the defined scope of responsibility, ensuring that the processes proactively enable the achievement of business objectives.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science or related discipline
• A minimum of 3 years industrial experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments in a high-speed consumer product manufacturing and/or staff environment.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently, or as part of a team to complete projects within required timeframes
• Experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as statistical process control, design of experiments, process capability studies, Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge with personal care production equipment, materials, and processes is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability of writing and presenting updates to leadership.
• Multiple years of experience in a variety of plant manufacturing and staff support or capital project assignments, including product, process 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 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Owns machine and process health/effectiveness
• Drives Center lining on the asset – identifying key parameters and ensuring adherence to centerlines, and leading root cause analysis if a shift runs out of centerline for any critical-to-quality or critical-to-process parameter. (CTPs / CTQs)
• Champion Clean-Inspect-Lubricate on the line and ensure health check and effectiveness of CIL execution by the shift teams.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) of breakdowns working with the asset team (repeat/chronic issues, pareto of minor stops, pareto of unplanned stops)
• Drives execution of maintenance plan for the line working closely with the maintenance planner,
• Custodian for all reporting - ensuring that all the KPIs are calculated as per KC global standards and reported accurately in the system
• Work with the Digital and DTS teams to drive use of Power BI reports, MES, OSI/PI and other digital tools as appropriate.
• Drive implementation of process standards and programs to sustain asset performance and enable continuous improvement.
• Ensure strong adherence to critical process parameters and operational best practices.
• Support strategies for efficient changeovers and material quality management.
• Lead trials and establish optimal run settings.
• Apply engineering principles, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methodologies to resolve complex issues and identify opportunities.
• Develop and maintain processes and standards that meet safety requirements and promote a safe work environment.
• Lead initiatives to identify and mitigate safety risks.
• Manage initiatives to improve asset performance and deliver cost savings.
• Provide technical support for operations and maintenance, including input to expense and capital planning.
• Collaborate on projects from design through commissioning and ensure alignment with long-term objectives.
• Share expertise and provide coaching to build team capability.
• Support training and development plans for process roles.
• Foster collaboration and uphold organizational values and ways of working.

Benefits

• 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.
• eligibility for a target bonus
• comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

What This Job Offers

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