Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Kimberly-Clark • Loudon, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re 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’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. The Senior Mechanical Engineer for this role will provide technical leadership in Towel and Tissue Recycled Fiber and the site Utilities areas, which includes the Wastewater processing plant/Boilers and air compressor equipment. The individual will be responsible for managing and monitoring the mechanical design, development, optimization and implementation of major systems as required. Incumbent reports to the Fiber & Utilities Operations Team Leader and receives direction in the form of broadly defined objectives. Assignments may vary from individual contribution to achieving goals through team leadership. This position communicates directly with the project sponsors in defining project scope. Responsibilities include achieving project results, project cost controls and effective use of all resources. Incumbent is a recognized technical leader, possessing high standards of professional performance, displaying vision and demonstrating both personal and organizational sensitivity. Overall responsibilities include the delivery of mill asset performance objectives, delivery of cost and quality of the Hand Towel recycling plant and site Utilities areas. In this role, you will: Follow Safety Roles and Responsibilities Matrix for Loss Prevention and Control by holding themselves and all team members accountable to its tenets. Design and Development: Provide guidance in the initiation, design, optimization and development of manufacturing and supporting processes to achieve unit objectives. Specifically, to include projects that achieve significant cost savings improvements (YOY). Technical Knowledge: 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. Security and Documentation: Provide leadership in security and documentation to ensure the retrieval of data and protection of proprietary information. Problem Solving: Seek, recognize, define and solve problems/opportunities to achieve unit objectives. Internal Control: Lead assigned projects/tasks to meet unit objectives within applicable corporate policies. Places emphasis on CFI and Internal Controls. Communication: Communicate to inform, engage and inspire. Emphasizes communications as a tool to build collaboration and ensure organizational alignment Team Development: Participate in the development of others in incumbent’s expertise, while demonstrating an understanding of those with a diverse background or experience. Quality: Analyze and improve process capability to deliver a reduction in defects and variability. Identifies, develops and provides leadership to implement products, processes, materials, systems, and procedures to achieve business objectives. Diversity: Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results Work with the team to support and drive overall business, mill, and department goals. Lead mill-wide cost transformation and sustainability initiatives. Lead/facilitate/support problem solving on chronic mechanical/safety issues, or large acute process related issues to determine root cause. Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development and optimization of manufacturing equipment and processes to meet unit objectives. Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability. Caring for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance and other personnel.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years in a variety of technical and/or operational assignments.
• Proven career growth fueled by curiosity and a continuous self-development mind-set.
• A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve objectives within required timeframes.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge with paper manufacturing equipment, materials, and processes is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability of writing and presenting updates to leadership.
• Multiple years of experience in a variety of mill manufacturing and staff support or capital project assignments, including maintenance, utilities, and asset support.
• Preferred experience in Manufacturing Plant Engineering, to include both operations and maintenance.
• Also, experience in a variety of mill and staff assignments and demonstrated leadership in achieving results.

Responsibilities

• Follow Safety Roles and Responsibilities Matrix for Loss Prevention and Control by holding themselves and all team members accountable to its tenets.
• Provide guidance in the initiation, design, optimization and development of manufacturing and supporting processes to achieve 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.
• Provide leadership in security and documentation to ensure the retrieval of data and protection of proprietary information.
• Seek, recognize, define and solve problems/opportunities to achieve unit objectives.
• Lead assigned projects/tasks to meet unit objectives within applicable corporate policies. Places emphasis on CFI and Internal Controls.
• Communicate to inform, engage and inspire. Emphasizes communications as a tool to build collaboration and ensure organizational alignment
• Participate in the development of others in incumbent’s expertise, while demonstrating an understanding of those with a diverse background or experience.
• Analyze and improve process capability to deliver a reduction in defects and variability.
• Identifies, develops and provides leadership to implement products, processes, materials, systems, and procedures to achieve business objectives.
• Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results
• Work with the team to support and drive overall business, mill, and department goals.
• Lead mill-wide cost transformation and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead/facilitate/support problem solving on chronic mechanical/safety issues, or large acute process related issues to determine root cause.
• Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development and optimization of manufacturing equipment and processes to meet unit objectives.
• Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines.
• Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability.
• Caring for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance and other personnel.

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.
• 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