Lead Scientist-Materials

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Lead Scientist-Materials, you will work with the Child Care Develop and Commercialization team, supporting material development and commercialization required to support product, process, material, or technology concepts. This role will work with fast moving Personal Care consumable products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in related scientific or engineering discipline.
• 3 years or more industry experience in research or engineering, product/material development, project management roles or other related experience.
• A demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and across functional boundaries to complete projects within required timeframes.
• Exceptional skills effectively communicating/translating complex technical concepts to others.
• Travel up to 15-30% if needed, including some international travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vendor management.
• Experience analyzing material properties and impact on product performance.
• Experience in materials development including translating material development needs from prototype to commercial scale demonstrations, completing material and product validations.
• Experience leading material and product commercial launch activities with global manufacturing partners.
• International experience in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead material qualification plans in partnership with Product, Process, Manufacturing, and Supply teams.
• Collaborate with Product teams to understand consumer needs and product performance targets.
• Collaborate with Personal Care project teams and ensure development/commercialization work for material qualification is effectively progressed.
• Collaborate with key material suppliers to develop relationships and technologies to accelerate innovation to our consumers
• Lead materials work stream for projects
• Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety, and sustainability requirements.
• Work independently and progress with limited instruction and as part of a larger cross functional team.

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