Senior Process Engineer

Kimberly-Clark • New Milford, CT

111d • $116,380 - $143,740

About The Position

As a person, you're a learner - a natural leader - someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. In this role, you will: Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $30 million from conception through commercialization. Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development, and optimization of converting and manufacturing equipment and processes to meet unit objectives. Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized for expertise and functional leadership in application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management while providing advice and counsel to others. Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines. Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel. Seek, recognize, define, and solve problems to achieve unit objectives. Identify complex technical issues to determine root cause. Participate in the development of others within the area of the incumbent's expertise.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical and/or Pulp and Paper Engineering from an accredited College or University.
• 7 years or more of experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments.
• Strong experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as SPC statistical process control; design of experiments; process capability studies; Six Sigma.
• Subject matter expert in Family Care converting and/or manufacturing technologies, products, processes, and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project results within required timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively provide work direction to a broad range of team members.
• Strong fundamentals in engineering systems and tools to drive technical innovation.
• Process Engineering / Process Technical expert background.
• Demonstrated knowledge of tools such as PIMS, Plant Apps, and MIDAS.

Nice To Haves

• 12 or more years of experience in a variety of plant and staff assignments, including maintenance and operations.
• Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark manufacturing and converting process engineering technology, procedures, processes, and products.
• Experience working with external technical service providers.
• Evidence of continuing self-development.

Responsibilities

• Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $30 million from conception through commercialization.
• Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development, and optimization of converting and manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized for expertise and functional leadership in application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management.
• Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines.
• Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.
• Seek, recognize, define, and solve problems to achieve unit objectives.
• Identify complex technical issues to determine root cause.
• Participate in the development of others within the area of the incumbent's expertise.

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