Automation Project Lead – Layout & Execution (Remote)

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

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.