Process Engineer

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

Process engineers at Kimberly-Clark initiate, design, develop, optimize and problem solve manufacturing processes in a manner that meets safety and performance expectations. Engineers typically work as part of a team. Project size and financial responsibility increases with experience, including potential leadership of engineering teams and large capital or developmental projects. Also, positions in operations, maintenance and other functional areas are available for potential growth opportunities.

Focus will be in our rolled and folded converting departments.

CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS

The incumbent reports to Product System Leader and receives direction in the form of specific objectives. 

Key customers include: mill operations and reliability team members, site and sector leadership, other mill process technical team members.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A Bachelor’s (or MS) in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper or other relevant engineering degree is required.


• Relevant industrial co-op/intern experience is highly desirable, with a track record of engineering success.


• A 3.0/4.0 or higher Grade Point Average is required


• Fiber based experience (Paper Converting, Manufacturing, etc…) is desirable

DIMENSIONS

Direct deputies include: 0

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide leadership by example in safety, ethics, quality, regulatory, and sustainability, and ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported.


• Manage self in accordance with expected One KC Behaviors. 


• Ability to provide innovative contributions in a TEAM environment.


• Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment.


• The ability to adapt to rapidly changing business priorities and assignments.


• Customer focus when dealing with internal and external customers.


• Deliver and track results against objectives that support prescribed business needs.


• Assimilate and apply technical information that pertains to industry trends in tissue manufacturing and converting processes.


• Problem Solving: Seek, recognize, define and solve problems/opportunities to achieve unit objectives.


• Quality: Observe all applicable quality procedures and regulations. Perform tasks utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices. Demonstrate an understanding of the Quality Policy and how it affects your job. Improve process capability to deliver a reduction in defects and variability. Identify, develop, and implement products, processes, materials, systems, and procedures to achieve business objectives.


• Transfer technical knowledge to engineering, operations and reliability teams.


• Develop and apply statistical process control methods to meet quality standards.


• Champion experimental design and statistical analysis principles.


• Apply engineering standards and procedures.


• Identify process optimization and cost savings opportunities.  Recommend and execute suitable courses of action.


• Monitor assigned operations and review proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new, or modernization of existing, processing equipment.


• Work with staff P&TD team members to implement product and process improvements.


• Document work to ensure information is retrievable.


• Demonstrate effective oral communication skills across a broad range of audiences.

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work.　 If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.　

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.　 We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.　 When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.　 In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.　 However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

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