Senior Packaging Engineer

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

70d • $105,740 - $130,620

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or Related degree.
• 8+ years of packaging engineering experience, preferable in the consumer products industry.
• Advanced knowledge of packaging development, processes, and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead manage, and execute multiple, complex projects and influence decisions across multiple functions and levels.
• Ability to conceptualize ideas and transform into packaging structures and specifications, including knowledge & experience with testing procedures.
• Ability to develop a packaging strategy and vision.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge Kimberly-Clark packaging materials, specifications, procedures, and equipment experience, preferred.
• Experience working within the diaper and/or garments categories, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads tactical technical packaging engineers to develop new product/package introductions/launches/initial commercialization, as well as product/process changes and rollovers.
• Evaluate packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required.
• Understand and support Strategic Business Plans/Annual Operating Plans for the next 1-5 years and provides technical direction/input to business plan development.
• Be recognized as a packaging subject matter expert and consultant for the category on cross-functional and multi-level teams for a wide range of package projects.
• Understand the consumer, customer and competitive environment to ensure consistency and alignment with brand equity to drive category growth.

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: Senior
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree