About the role

LCM & PD Engineer focusing on product development for non-woven products at Kimberly-Clark. Collaborating with business and technical teams to drive innovation and cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

Partner with business and marketing team members to execute on strategic initiatives to deliver BFS and other cost saving program, product sourcing change and simple execution of trans-regional products.
Manage Customer Facing Technical Support, including technical sales/marketing Support, regulatory and quality technical support.
Business Sustaining & Support – lead competitor dynamic analysis, ECS/ DtV from 4 lenses, PTB/TDS creation and maintenance, regulatory compliance management (HACCP certificates, AMS & FSC and local compliance).
Incorporate with product supply chain team to maintain product BOM, SAP -EHS code, SDS maintenance.
Lead regional implementation of KCP product improvement activities for wiping products via RQP RSR/MSR/PSR process.
Project Management: develop robust timelines, budgets, and resource forecasts.
Work effectively with manufacturing, engineering, marketing commercialization and planning teams for execution of projects.
Create & maintain regional wiper specification master. Organisational Leadership: • Serves as subject matter expert for Wiper products and as super-connector between different R&D teams inside & outside IFP, as well as cross-functional team members to share/exchange developments and best practice.

A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related major scientific field or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in technical assignments with extensive experience in process or product development of polymer-based non-woven products.
Strong product LCM and Improvement experience: experience in translating customer & consumer needs /wishes into product proposals/ideas, and then developing & qualifying products from technical & customer/consumer point of view.
Strong collaboration skills & stakeholder management skills with an ability to work and influence across a matrix organization, influencing peers & stakeholders and working effectively with partners (internal & External) and across different geographies.
Strong project management experience with Demonstrated ability to complete projects within required timeframes and budgets.
Experience with Kimberly-Clark products, procedures, and processes (preferred).
Experience managing vendors for both innovation and manufacturing (preferred).
Experience in quality systems, design controls, and design for manufacture practices (preferred).
Extensive experience in product development and commercialization process, including Lean Product Development practices (preferred).
Able to Speak Chinese with China Nonwoven ECMs.

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.