Lead Process Engineer

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Lead Process Engineer

Job Description You were made to create Better Care for a Better World. As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

About You In one of our process engineer roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include: • Providing  process  engineering  support  to the Enterprise Capital Engineering   team  across the tissue value stream . The Process Engineer for this role will provide capital project leadership and support in the development, layout, design, installation, and start-up of equipment and ancillary systems to address capacity, capability, innovation, safety, and obsolescence needs for the NA Tissue Value Stream. • Collaborate across the Supply Chain, R&E, Procurement, tissue mill sites, key OEM equipment suppliers, technical service providers, and construction contractor networks.   • Interacts  frequently  within various segments of the Tissue Value Stream organization as well as Mill Operating Teams, Staff Manufacturing, Research &  Development  (R& D ), Planning, Distribution, and Procurement.  • Receives project assignments from the Capital and Senior Capital Managers. May flow to work as needed across the NA Tissue Value Stream.  • Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $10 0  million from conception through commercialization, with  primary  focus on Beech Island OLU project execution.  • Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development, and optimization of manufacturing and converting equipment and processes to meet unit  objectives .   • Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the 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.  Identify  complex technical issues and provide necessary solutions to  determine  root cause.   • Identify  complex technical issues and provide necessary solutions to  eliminate  root  cause .  • Conceive, develop,  validate , and share ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials,  systems  or scientific knowledge aligned with business unit  objectives . • Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve  NA tissue value stream  business results. • Drive a culture of protected and documented innovation to protect and defend Kimberly-Clark proprietary technology, products, and business processes through  appropriate use  of patents and trade secrets. This includes completing required project documentation through EFS, EDR, and Appropriation activities and following PMP documentation including Corporate Financial Instructions (CFIs).

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in  engineering or relevant scientific degree . • 3+ years of related technical experience in mill,  production  or staff R& D  environments.  • Manufacturing facilities, Vendor, OEM visits as projects dictate ( i.e.  equipment review, acceptance testing, etc.) . • Travel is  required  for this role. Typical level of travel is 2 5 -30 %,  heavier travel may be  required  at times during project installations depending on duration or complexity of project.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience in improving the safe operation of high-speed manufacturing and/or converting equipment and processes, with an ability to translate that knowledge into support of process, product, and capacity improvements.  • Strong analytical skills and ability to mine process data from process data systems and provide clear direction as to opportunity areas for improvemen t. • Familiarity with machine startups.  • Experience working with external technical service providers.   • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and coach less-experienced engineers. • Evidence of continuing self-development .  

  Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you. ​ ​ Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com ​

Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

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And finally, the fine print…. For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, w

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