Lead Process Engineer

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

4d • $87,260 - $107,780 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Process Engineer provides process engineering support to Kimberly-Clark’s Global Adult and Feminine Care (AFC) Research & Engineering team. The role supports end-to-end process development, from early process definition through commercialization and process optimization across AFC product formats, with work spanning multiple global manufacturing sites. The position reports to the AFC R&E Director and receives specific or broadly defined project objectives.

The role provides process leadership for optimization and improvement of manufacturing and converting processes for existing products, as well as directing and executing process changes in response to business needs. It involves developing and implementing product formats and assets from conception through commercialization, supporting design controls and process validation for Class II medical devices, and addressing complex technical issues. Project assignments commonly involve budgets of $0.5 million to $5 million, teams of 3 to 15 people, and one or multiple projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience, or a combination of advanced degrees and less experience.
• Strong working knowledge and background in the safe operation of high-speed converting equipment.
• Experience working with external technical service providers and sourcing and supply vendor partners.
• Analytical skills to design experiments and collect and assess data to support technical recommendations.
• Practical experience and knowledge in installation qualification, operational qualification, performance qualification, and process validation.
• Ability to influence alignment with technical recommendations.
• Ability to demonstrate One K-C Behaviors.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate across functions and departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
• Ability to work under normal office conditions.
• Ability to travel by air and ground as necessary, up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Both Kimberly-Clark plant and staff experience, or equivalent experience from an outside industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support process development and implementation for Adult and Feminine Care product formats and assets from conception through commercialization.
• Work with product, materials, engineering, quality, regulatory, and product safety leads to guide the design, development, or optimization of converting equipment and processes.
• Ensure equipment and process designs meet unit objectives and comply with design control requirements for Class II medical device manufacturing.
• Acquire and transfer technical knowledge in AFC manufacturing.
• Work with the process validation leader to identify and lead process characterization, support process validation, and deliver documentation for process design control.
• Apply engineering solutions to address root causes of complex issues.
• Document and support process-related design review documentation in accordance with design control, FDA procedures, and requirements.
• Develop and execute plans to optimize and improve manufacturing and converting processes, and direct and execute process changes as business conditions require.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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