Materials Engineer

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

3d

About The Position

You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. In this role, you will: Collaborate with Product teams to understand business innovation plans. Utilizing the business innovation plans to support and/or lead development from a materials standpoint to meet business and project objectives. Work with product developers, process development engineers and other materials scientists to secure, develop, and commercialize; improved or new materials. Develop and lead material qualification plans in partnership with Product, Process, Manufacturing, and Supply teams. Partner with Product teams to understand consumer needs and product performance targets and work to optimize material solutions to meet and exceed consumer needs. Connect with 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. Support pipeline building of design to value efforts. Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety, and sustainability requirements. 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. In one of our R&D roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science related discipline.
• 1 + year of related experience, preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of material and consumer test methods, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete assignments and related activities in an acceptable manner.
• Strong Communication skills – for internal and external stakeholder collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize and support projects on a self-directed basis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestic travel.

Nice To Haves

• 1 + year of related experience
• Fundamental understanding of material and consumer test methods

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product teams to understand business innovation plans.
• Utilizing the business innovation plans to support and/or lead development from a materials standpoint to meet business and project objectives.
• Work with product developers, process development engineers and other materials scientists to secure, develop, and commercialize; improved or new materials.
• Develop and lead material qualification plans in partnership with Product, Process, Manufacturing, and Supply teams.
• Partner with Product teams to understand consumer needs and product performance targets and work to optimize material solutions to meet and exceed consumer needs.
• Connect with 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.
• Support pipeline building of design to value efforts.
• Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety, and sustainability requirements.

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.
• Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees