Sr. Engineer - Process
About The Position
Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for the Adult Feminine Care (AFC) Technology Team within Personal Care in KCNA. The role provides Process Engineering leadership to the Personal Care Research and Development team, primarily supporting product development and innovation projects on the Development and Commercialization (D&C) Team. The engineer leads and supports end-to-end process development, from early process definition through commercialization and design optimization, including execution of POWER programs across AFC. Work spans North American Personal Care and global facilities, as well as external contract manufacturers (ECMs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as needed. Reporting to an R&E Senior Manager, the incumbent receives specific and broadly defined project objectives. The role develops and executes plans to optimize and improve manufacturing and converting processes for existing product forms, and directs process changes in response to business needs. It works closely with cross-functional partners in R&D, Supply Chain, manufacturing, procurement, marketing, and sales, and builds mentoring and coaching relationships with engineers across R&D and manufacturing facilities. The role also provides technical leadership and guidance to internal and external engineers and developers; designs and optimizes Personal Care manufacturing and converting equipment and processes; supports process learning, trials, problem solving, and documentation; and champions technical readiness through the D&C process. The engineer transfers technical knowledge, mentors team members, promotes continuous improvement and innovation, and ensures work and equipment are designed and performed safely. Travel of up to 15% may be required, including international travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline.
- 10 or more years of experience in high-speed manufacturing of personal care products.
- Strong technical expertise, communication, and problem-solving ability.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction and long-term strategy related to process engineering practices and equipment, and to document technical knowledge.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business priorities and assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or lead a team to complete projects within required timeframes and budgets and meet business objectives.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and behaviors aligned with Kimberly-Clark's Ways of Working.
- Ability to travel up to 15% as needed, including international travel.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate across functions or departments.
- Experience with external technical service, sourcing, and supply vendor partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support end-to-end process development, from early process definition through project commercialization and design optimization, including POWER programs across AFC.
- Provide process engineering leadership to internal and external engineers and developers to establish equipment designs that meet process and product success criteria.
- Contribute to project work from inception through commercialization.
- Design, develop, and optimize Personal Care converting and manufacturing equipment and processes to meet business unit objectives.
- Provide functional guidance to product, material, and engineering leads on the design, development, and optimization of converting equipment and processes.
- Develop and execute plans to optimize and improve manufacturing and converting processes for existing product forms, and direct process changes as business conditions evolve.
- Apply engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management; develop and execute process learning plans, plan and execute trials, solve problems, and document work.
- Champion the Development and Commercialization process to enable technical readiness.
- Acquire and transfer process engineering knowledge and develop solutions for existing and future equipment, processes, and products.
- Teach, coach, and mentor indirect team members on process, manufacturing, and engineering best practices; encourage continuous improvement and innovation.
- Perform all job responsibilities safely and develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines.
- Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance personnel, and other employees.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners across R&D, Supply Chain, manufacturing, procurement, marketing, and sales, and interact with OEMs and ECMs as required.
- Travel up to 15% as needed, including internationally.
Benefits
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.
- Eligibility for a target bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits suite.
- Flexible work model blending remote work with intentional in-person collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
