Kimberly-Clark-posted about 16 hours ago
Full-time • Senior
Hybrid • Neenah, WI
5,001-10,000 employees

Senior Engineer - Projects Job Description You are not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we are out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you will bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you will help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. As a Senior Engineer – Projects, you’re responsible for providing R&D Engineering Leadership for the Kimberly-Clark North America (KCNA) Personal Care businesses to support new product innovation and renovation, expansion, and optimization. Responsibilities include leading Engineering Feasibility Studies, coordinating work across a broad range of team members, developing and executing a capital equipment learning plan, and managing success criteria and risk mitigation for assigned projects to ensure a successful transition to the capital execution team. This role will lead multiple engineering discipline leads assigned to the project as well as work with other project leaders from the Research and Supply Chain teams. Other cross-functional partners will include Plant, Finance, and other R&D teams, as well as working closely with Technical Service Providers (TSPs) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). In this role you will: Lead engineering development through FOAK for projects that vary in scope and cost from less than $1MM to over $10MM in support of new product innovation, renovation, expansion, and optimization Provide engineering leadership to a team of internal and external engineers to develop learning plans that establish equipment designs to deliver against process and product success criteria Know and follow Project Management Practices and manage all projects to meet or exceed project success criteria and timing Develop and apply LEAN capability to support continuous improvement strategies and activities. Seek, recognize, define and solve problems to achieve business unit objectives. Identify complex technical issues to determine root cause Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner, developing equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines and for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance and other personnel Strengthen ways of working and standards within the team by being a coach and mentor for new team members and less experienced engineers Serve as Subject Matter Expert in Engineering Feasibility Studies and Equipment Learning Plan Development About Us Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. 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. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

  • Lead engineering development through FOAK for projects that vary in scope and cost from less than $1MM to over $10MM in support of new product innovation, renovation, expansion, and optimization
  • Provide engineering leadership to a team of internal and external engineers to develop learning plans that establish equipment designs to deliver against process and product success criteria
  • Know and follow Project Management Practices and manage all projects to meet or exceed project success criteria and timing
  • Develop and apply LEAN capability to support continuous improvement strategies and activities.
  • Seek, recognize, define and solve problems to achieve business unit objectives.
  • Identify complex technical issues to determine root cause
  • Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner, developing equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines and for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance and other personnel
  • Strengthen ways of working and standards within the team by being a coach and mentor for new team members and less experienced engineers
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert in Engineering Feasibility Studies and Equipment Learning Plan Development
  • Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering
  • 7+ year experience in related engineering field(s) (Candidates with an Associate, Bachelor, or advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline and possessing applicable experience may also be considered)
  • Demonstrated experience in engineering design/feasibility and project management with the ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project results within required timeframes
  • Demonstrated ability to network, collaborate and influence across staff functions and departments as well as manufacturing sites
  • Demonstrated experience leading external Technical Service Providers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • 10+ years experience in related engineering field(s)
  • Experience and expertise in KC Personal Care capital engineering leadership including EFS, EDR, and project execution
  • Experience and expertise across multiple KC Personal Care manufacturing processes including Child Care, Baby Care, Adult Care, Fem Care and Wipes
  • Experience working with external technical service providers and equipment suppliers
  • Experience working with SolidWorks and AutoCAD for engineering layouts and mechanical design
  • 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.
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