Automation Project Lead: Layout & Execution

Kimberly--clar; Texas; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a project-focused engineer to lead automation capital projects across North American facilities. You will coordinate facility layouts, equipment installs, capacity planning, and timelines while aligning with engineering, operations, maintenance, logistics, EHS, IT, and procurement teams.

The role requires 5+ years in related engineering fields, PMP knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field with 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in Electrical/Mechanical/Process/Mechatronics engineering with capability to translate knowledge into capital or expense project execution.
• PM practices knowledge (PMP) and proven track record delivering capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and execution of multiple automation capital projects across NA manufacturing and distribution locations.
• Managing project activities related to facility layout, equipment installation, capacity, timelines, and project objectives.
• Collaborating with Technical Service Providers, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to design and deploy automation solutions.
• Coordinating cross-functional design discussions with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, IT, Procurement and others to align scope and execution.
• Driving value engineering and cost-saving opportunities while meeting safety, quality, regulatory, financial, and operational requirements.
• Coaching and guiding project teams and TSPs while managing documentation, capital approvals, and overall execution.

Skills

Capital project management

PMP knowledge

Travel readiness

Engineering disciplines

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Warehouse design

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a project-focused engineer to lead automation capital projects across North American facilities. You will coordinate facility layouts, equipment installs, capacity planning, and timelines while aligning with engineering, operations, maintenance, logistics, EHS, IT, and procurement teams.

The role requires 5+ years in related engineering fields, PMP knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 50% of the time.