Kimberly-Clark · 20 hours ago
Lead Process Engineer - Fabrics
USA-WI-Neenah
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $108K/yr
3+ years expKimberly-Clark is a leading company known for its iconic brands like Huggies and Kleenex. They are seeking a Lead Process Engineer to provide process leadership and support in the evaluation and execution of paper machine clothing, collaborating with various teams to drive innovation and improve business results.
ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale
Responsibilities
Provide process leadership and support the evaluation and execution of paper machine clothing across our Family Care and Kimberly-Clark Professional categories to address innovation, capacity, capability, safety, and obsolescence needs
Partner with other members of the Fabrics team and collaborate broadly across the corporation to drive continual advancement in this strategic area
Provide process leadership and support focused on team objectives
Communicate effectively and succinctly in many forms to key stakeholders, including R&D and cross-functional leaders, along with vendor partners
Maintain as well as gain technical and scientific expertise in areas of technology ownership
Manage self in accordance with expected One Kimberly-Clark Ways of Working
Drive a culture of protected and documented innovation through authoring technical letters in addition to utilizing patents and trade secrets
Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve business results
Ensure all work complies with Corporate Safety, Regulatory and Quality requirements as well as our Company Code of Conduct
Report to a Sr. Engineering R&D Manager in Kimberly-Clark’s Family Care organization
Receive development project assignments from the Materials Development Manager & Technical Strategists/Leaders as well as individually identify areas of corporate need or opportunity
Work closely with R&D, Supply Chain, Mills, Finance, Procurement and Vendor partners to achieve project goals
Influence and impact decisions from R&D team leaders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in STEM related field from an accredited college/university
3+ years of experience in production or R&D environments
Track record of effectively communicating and influencing leadership across all levels of R&D and cross-functional organization
Demonstrated strengths in some of these areas: developing/executing trial plans, scientific experiment methods/analysis, planning/organizing, and comprehension of technical literature
Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to team members not in a reporting relationship
25% travel
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science related field
5+ years of relevant experience
Key technology area includes paper manufacturing and experience in weave structure and fabric design
Demonstrated proficiency in trial leadership, design of experiments, data and statistical analysis, and use of analytical tools such as profilometry and microscopy
Proven ability to establish strong, effective cross-functional networks at enterprise level
Demonstrated ability to teach technical core competencies and mentor less experienced engineers
Demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead a team to complete projects within required timeframe and budget
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.
Company
Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.
10001+ employees
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