Process Engineer

Kimberly-Clark • Hendersonville, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports nonwovens manufacturing at the Berkeley Plant in Hendersonville, NC, with a primary focus on day-to-day problem solving, continuous improvement initiatives, and safety-related systems within the assigned department. The Process Engineer will collaborate closely with plant operations, R&D, supply chain, and other cross‑functional partners, as well as external vendors. This position will report to the Asset Leader. In this role, you will: Provide process engineering support to a set of non-wovens, spunbond, and carding technologies. Provide leadership by example in safety, ethics, quality, regulatory, sustainability, inclusion, and diversity while managing yourself in accordance with expected KC competencies. Work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams that include R&D, supply chain, plant operations, procurement, equipment suppliers, and external service providers to develop advancements in products, brands, and mill processes. Translate stated needs, brand promises, and consumer feedback into tangible and innovative product attributes and the processes required to produce them. Maintain technical and scientific expertise in the area of technology and communicate the impact of developments on Kimberly-Clark. Drive the development and execution of innovation-based projects focused on long-term competitive advantage and support a culture of protected and documented innovation through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline, along with prior experience in a manufacturing or research environment through internship or full-time employment.
• A strong understanding of polymer, textile, or non-wovens technologies is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience improving the safe operation and risk reduction of high-speed manufacturing or converting equipment, with the ability to translate that experience into process, product, and capacity improvements.
• The ideal candidate can work independently or lead small, diverse teams, communicate technical issues effectively in a business environment, build trust-based relationships with plant partners, analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities, and demonstrate flexibility in work scheduling.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support to a set of non-wovens, spunbond, and carding technologies.
• Provide leadership by example in safety, ethics, quality, regulatory, sustainability, inclusion, and diversity while managing yourself in accordance with expected KC competencies.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams that include R&D, supply chain, plant operations, procurement, equipment suppliers, and external service providers to develop advancements in products, brands, and mill processes.
• Translate stated needs, brand promises, and consumer feedback into tangible and innovative product attributes and the processes required to produce them.
• Maintain technical and scientific expertise in the area of technology and communicate the impact of developments on Kimberly-Clark.
• Drive the development and execution of innovation-based projects focused on long-term competitive advantage and support a culture of protected and documented innovation through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.

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 and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

What This Job Offers

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