Automation Project Lead - Remote, 50%+ Travel

Kimberly-Clark; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target bonus

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark in Irving, Texas is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Automation Engineer to lead material movement automation capital projects across North America. You will partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, and IT to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective implementations.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in capital projects, the ability to travel >50%, and a hands-on engineering background in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Expertise in Electrical, Mechanical, Process Engineering or Mechatronics with ability to translate into execution of process and capacity improvements.
• Experience leading capital projects - management/execution.

Responsibilities

• Leading the execution of Material Movement Automation capital projects across North American manufacturing and distribution locations.
• Managing engineering, facility layout, equipment installation, capacity, and other project activities to achieve automation objectives.
• Partnering with Technical Service Providers, suppliers, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to design and implement automation solutions.
• Facilitating design discussions across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, and IT to align project scope and execution.
• Driving value engineering and cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and financial requirements.
• Coaching and developing Technical Service Providers and project team members to strengthen technical capabilities and improve project execution.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Process Engineering

Mechatronics

Capital projects leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AGVs

AMRs

Robotics

Capital equipment

Job description

Kimberly-Clark in Irving, Texas is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Automation Engineer to lead material movement automation capital projects across North America. You will partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, and IT to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective implementations.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in capital projects, the ability to travel >50%, and a hands-on engineering background in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics disciplines.