Job Description:

Lead Process Engineer

Job Description

Currently, we are seeking applicants for a Lead Engineer – Process as part of the Family Care Intimate Care Dry Insights to Commercialization R&E team in Neenah, Wisconsin.  The incumbent will report to the Family Care Insights to Commercialization Intimate Care dry R&E Manager.

Accountabilities:

• Serve as a Lead Process Engineer and work with a team to identify opportunities or problems, then develop solutions to benefit the consumer experience and Family Care’s tissue business. 


• Support process innovation, development, and improvements, with potential scope ranging from early process definition to project commercialization, inclusive of product/process improvements, product supply and margin. 


• Provide leadership and drive innovation from initial hypothesis through development, design, and commercialization of products, processes and equipment. 


• Collaborate broadly across the corporation with R&E, pilot plant, mill and multifunctional team members, and outside the corporation with vendors.

  

Expectations:

• Lead and support process development and implementation of projects from conception through commercial execution.


• 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. 


• Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve Family Care’s business results.


• Conceive, develop, validate, and share ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or scientific knowledge aligned with business unit objectives.


• Drive a culture of protected and documented innovation to protect and defend K-C proprietary technology, products, and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.


• Communicate appropriately and effectively with all customers, internal and external, conducting all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty so as to build an unimpeachable business reputation.

Education/Qualifications/Experience & Critical Skills Required:

• Requires a Bachelor’s or advanced engineering or relevant scientific discipline degree and 3-5+ years relevant engineering experience in a variety of staff and/or mill assignments. 


• Track record of research and engineering leadership and success, as well as a strong fundamental understanding of tissue technologies, processes and products.


• Desired experience in process requirements, design of experiments, data analysis and safe operation of high-speed manufacturing and/or converting equipment and processes, with an ability to translate that knowledge in support of product, process, and capacity. 


• Demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead a small team in order to complete assignments or related activities in an acceptable manner. 


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

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. 

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

K-C will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in K-C’s sole discretion.

Primary Location

USA-WI-Neenah

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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