About the role

  • Provide process functional leadership in Personal Care R&D for Diapers, Wipes and Specialty Pants Discovery for Kimberly-Clark North America.
  • Lead process engineering/development for product and/or material innovation projects from early process definition through process viability and optimization.
  • Provide process engineering leadership through development and execution of learning plans focused on delivering Minimum Viable Technology in manufacturing and converting processes.
  • Develop, direct, and execute evolutionary changes to processes as dictated by technology or product innovation.
  • Work across North American Personal Care, Global manufacturing facilities, and external contract manufacturers with R&D project teams and cross-functional partners.
  • Provide process engineering leadership to internal and external engineers to establish equipment designs that meet process and product success criteria.
  • Design, develop, and optimize Personal Care converting and manufacturing equipment and processes to meet business unit objectives.
  • Develop and deliver process learning plans in conjunction with broader R&D cross-functional project team activities and timelines.
  • Work closely with product, material, and engineering leads to provide functional guidance in design, development, and/or optimization of converting equipment/processes.
  • Acquire and transfer technical knowledge to develop solutions for existing and future equipment, processes, and products.
  • Coach and mentor junior engineers and develop subject matter expertise in advanced process development, problem solving, and documentation.
  • Ensure equipment and processes meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines and provide for safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant scientific discipline.
  • 7 years or more of experience in manufacturing of personal care products.
  • Strong technical expertise, communication, and problem-solving ability.
  • Effective leader and implementer of projects and developments.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction and long-term strategy related to process engineering practices and equipment.
  • Strong ability to document technical knowledge.
  • Experience in high-speed manufacturing of personal care products (Preferred).
  • Effectively demonstrate leadership and behaviors to align with K-C’s Ways of Working (Preferred).
  • Ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate across functions/departments (Preferred).
  • Experience with external technical service, sourcing, and supply vendor partners (Preferred).
  • Technical knowledge and experiences with high-speed manufacturing equipment (Preferred).
  • Prior exposure to plant/manufacturing experiences (Preferred).

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 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.
  • Support for in-country relocation for the chosen candidate (mobility policy apply).

Job title

Senior Process Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$105,740 - $130,620 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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