Mechanical Engineers at Kimberly-Clark provide leadership in the design, development, optimization and operation of manufacturing and supporting processes. The incumbent reports to the Product System Leader and receives direction in the form the Asset Team Leader along with broad assignment objectives

CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS

• Site leadership, Mill Maintenance, Operations Team, and Sector leadership
• Candidates will have a demonstrated ability to effectively interface with a broad range of team members in a multi-discipline engineering and manufacturing environment
• People with hands-on experience influence many of our most important decisions.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development, and optimization of assets, supporting processes, and supports day to day operations to meet unit objectives.
• Lead multiple expense projects, to improve process reliability, safety, overall operational performance, and to support cost transformation objectives.
• Support new capital projects
• 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
• Participate and leader four-step problem solving
• Work with external technical service providers, construction management providers and sourcing and supply vendor partners.
• Continuing self-development.
• Assist in the development of others within the area of expertise, including providing direction and building talent of Maintenance Team.
• Be a leader on the floor in regard to safety, quality, productivity cost and reliability best practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of two years of experience in a Mechanical Engineering role with a variety of technical or operational assignments, including demonstrated leadership in achieving results.
• Strong experience with mechanical process and equipment.
• Recognized expert in manufacturing processes with a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into improved asset performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project results within required timeframes.
• Ability to lead problem solving that engage the team to deliver improved performance in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (One Note, Excel, Microsoft Project, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to design, draw and implement new parts/designs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five + years of experience in a variety of plant and staff assignments, including maintenance and operations.
• Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark manufacturing mechanical engineering technology, procedures, processes, and products.
• Experience working with external technical service providers.
• Demonstrated continuing self-development (i.e., progress toward an advanced degree).
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Prefer candidates with working knowledge of Microsoft Project, AutoCAD and Solidworks.

About Us:

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day, and it takes the best people to make that happen.

We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform, especially when it comes to product and process innovation. Our customers are always looking for new and better. Our competitors won’t stop evolving. And our communities demand responsible corporate practices. We need bold, transformative ideas from people who can turn them into reality. That means there’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

About You:

You were made to do this work: Your experience with CAD design and knowledge of reliability is vital to the success K-C. 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.

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.

In the meantime, check out the career’s website. You’ll want to review this and come prepared with relevant questions if and when you pass GO and begin interviews.

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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.