Senior Mechanical Engineering

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role.
Neither are we.
Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference.
Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands.
In your engineering role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
Mechanical Engineers at Kimberly-Clark initiate, design, develop, optimize and problem solve manufacturing and supporting processes in a manner that meets safety and performance expectations.
Incumbent will report to the Towel Converting Asset Team Leader and receives direction in the form of specific objectives.
Recognized for understanding application of technology and demonstrates ability to interface with team members.
CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Identify and resolve process and equipment problems.
Initiate creative and practical designs which meet expectations and are cost efficient.
Implement engineering and scientific analysis principles.
Apply engineering standards and procedures.
Document work in an organized fashion to ensure information is retrievable.
DIMENSIONS Vary widely with assignment and typically include: Support Operations, Maintenance, and/or Project Engineering team Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope up to $1 million from conception through commercialization Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development, and optimization of high-speed converting equipment to meet unit objectives Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized for expertise and functional leadership in application of engineering principles, scientific analysis and project management while providing advice and counsel to others 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 Seek, recognize, define, and solve problems to achieve unit objectives.
Identify complex technical issues to determine root cause Develop others within the areas of expertise PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Design and Development: Initiate, design, develop and optimize manufacturing and supporting processes to achieve unit objectives.
Technical Knowledge: Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an implementer of engineering principles and /or scientific analysis in meeting unit objectives.
Safety: Support implementation of the loss control improvement process by compliance with critical safety rules.
Visibly demonstrate that safety is a value by following safety procedures, maintaining a safe workplace and complying with safety rules.
Develop equipment, processes and products that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines.
Actively participate in achieving organization and personal safety objectives.
Follow the Safety Roles and Responsibilities Matrix by holding yourself and all team members accountable to its tenets.
Security and Documentation: Maintain security and documentation to ensure the retrieval of data and protection of proprietary information.
Problem Solving: Seek, recognize, define and solve problems/opportunities to achieve unit objectives.
Internal Control: Lead assigned projects/tasks to meet unit objectives within applicable corporate policies.
Place emphasis on CFI and Internal Control.
Communications: Communicate fully with superiors, subordinates and others who have need to know.
Be informative without being obtrusive or vexatious.
Communicate in a way that is timely, yet prompt; complete, yet concise; candid, yet accurate; and clear, yet responsive.
Human Resources Development: Assist in the development of others in the area of his/her expertise, while demonstrating an understanding of those with a diverse background or experience.
Quality: 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.
Diversity: Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.
About Us Huggies®.
Kleenex®.
Cottonelle®.
Scott®.
Kotex®.
Poise®.
Depend®.
Kimberly-Clark Professional®.
You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world.
In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day.
We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact.
We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity.
It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose.
Driven by You.
About You You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.
You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference.
At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.
When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Pulp & Paper from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 8 years of expertise in a variety of technical or operational assignments.
Other relevant scientific disciplines with the described experience level will also be considered.
Strong experience using manufacturing analytical tools such as statistical process control, design of experiments, process capability studies, Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a team to complete projects within required timeframes.
Understanding of Lean concepts with demonstrated ability to teach/develop others Evidence of continuing self-development Experience working with external technical service providers Total Benefits Here are a few of the benefits you’d enjoy.
For a complete overview, see www.
mykcbenefits.
com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
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.
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.
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.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request.
You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.
com for assistance.
You must include the six digit Job # with your request.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role.
The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies.
The benefits/policy provided will decided in Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.
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