Automation Consultant - Layout Execution

Kimberly-Clark; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark in the United States seeks a Senior Engineer to lead automation capital projects across North American manufacturing and distribution sites. You’ll guide layout, equipment installation, and capacity improvements, coordinating with engineering, operations, maintenance, logistics, EHS, IT, and procurement.

You’ll drive value engineering, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and mentor service providers and project teams while managing documentation and capital approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; 5+ years' related experience.
• Expertise in Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Warehouse engineering/design or mechatronics with capital or expense project execution.
• Proven track record delivering capital projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with Project Management Practices (PMP).
• Willingness to travel up to 50% in North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of multiple automation capital projects across North American locations.
• Manage project scope, timelines, equipment installation, capacity improvements.
• Partner with Technical Service Providers, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional design discussions with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, IT, Procurement.
• Drive value engineering and cost-saving opportunities while ensuring safety, quality, regulatory, financial, and operational requirements.
• Coach and guide Technical Service Providers and project team members while managing project documentation and capital approvals.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Process Engineering

Warehouse Engineering & Design

Mechatronics

Project Management

PMP certification

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World. As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and execution of multiple automation capital projects across North American manufacturing and distribution locations.
• Managing project activities related to facility layout, equipment installation, capacity, timelines, and achievement of project objectives.
• Partnering with Technical Service Providers, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to successfully design and deploy automation solutions.
• Coordinating cross-functional design discussions with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, IT, Procurement, and other stakeholders to align on project scope and execution.
• Driving value engineering and cost‑saving opportunities while ensuring projects meet safety, quality, regulatory, financial, and operational requirements.
• Coaching and guiding Technical Service Providers and project team members while managing project documentation, capital appropriation activities, and overall execution.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field with 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Expertise in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Warehouse Engineering and Design or Mechatronics with a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process and capacity improvements in capital or expense projects.

• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering on capital projects - management/execution
• Knowledge and demonstrated success in leveraging Project Management Practices (PMP)

• Incumbent should have the ability and flexibility to work in a distribution or manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation
• Must be able to travel up to 50+% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the design requirement and safe operation of high‑speed tissue manufacturing / Tissue Converting, high‑speed personal care product manufacturing equipment and Logistics/Distribution facilities processes with an ability to translate that knowledge in support of automation implementation projects.
• Experience in a combination of engineering, operations, and/or leadership
• Experience with logistics and/or manufacturing automation technologies such as AGVs, AMRs, 6 axis robotics, etc. with desire to grow and employ that knowledge as a subject matter expert.
• Related technical experience includes various roles at both mill/staff locations and/or cross sector experiences including AutoCAD and warehouse design.
• Demonstrated success in managing TSPs supporting project execution.
• Familiarity with capital project management, equipment installations and start‑ups

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you’re looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly‑Clark is the place for you.

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly‑Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe 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 local policies.

Employment is subject to verification of pre‑screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly‑Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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