Engineering Technical Leader - Process

Kimberly-Clark; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark seeks a senior engineer to provide technical leadership across tissue manufacturing and converting processes. The role focuses on process optimization, best practice standards, and building capability within salary and hourly teams to drive cost-saving programs.

You’ll work to protect proprietary technology, coach teams, and apply engineering principles to advance process innovation. A strong background in LEAN, Six Sigma, and data analysis is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering or related discipline.
• Fifteen plus years of industrial experience.
• Proven track record leading technical teams and projects with business impact.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and LEAN principles to drive process improvement.
• Lead and manage projects to optimize tissue manufacturing and converting processes.
• Coordinate with external technical service providers and suppliers as needed.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff and share knowledge across the unit.
• Document and report unit work per policy and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

LEAN

Six Sigma

Process Optimization

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Statistical Software

MES/SCADA

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.

In this role you will provide technical leadership and subject-matter expertise in the Tissue manufacturing and converting processes to lead overall process optimization through application of technology, implementation of best practice standards, building capability within the salary & hourly teams, and driving cost savings programs within the Mill.

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part ofa performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You

In one of our engineering 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:

• Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability.

• Support the application of the sector Quality Management Process in all assignments and responsibilities.

• Ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported as appropriate for the position.

• Manage self in accordance with the K-C Ways of Working, utilize LEAN principles in the development and management of work and drive change within the organization as a role model for process improvement.

• Protect and defend K-C proprietary technology, products, and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.

• Conceive, develop, validate, share and teach ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or basic scientific knowledge as appropriate to the business unit and peer Mills.

• Locate existing, internal or external, or novel technology solutions for process and product needs 3 – 5 years from commercialization that enable realization of business unit strategies. Recommend strategies to protect novel technology solutions to sustain identified advantage in market.

• Apply engineering principles, standards and procedures in the execution of projects and programs to advance process innovation.

• Strong analytical/statistical skills and ability to mine process data from MES systems and provide clear direction as to opportunity areas for improvement.

• Experienced working with external technical service providers and suppliers.

• Recommend strategies to protect novel technology solutions to sustain identified advantage in market.

• Maintain technical and scientific expertise in an area of technology and communicate impact of developments on Kimberly-Clark.

• Coach and teach team members to increase technical understanding and effective communication of technical accomplishments and to promote growth of leadership qualities.

• Implement the documentation and report of unit work as required by KC policy, effective communication, protection of proprietary information, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment (mill technical and operations resources, suppliers, management, etc.).

• Communicate appropriately with all customers, conducting all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty to build an unimpeachable business reputation.

• Support Lean Six Sigma methodology through mentoring of candidates, as well as preference to either be LSS black belt certified or actively working towards certification.

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

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering or related discipline.

• 15+ years industrial experience.

• Possess a solid background of technical knowledge and experience combined with a demonstrated track record in leading and directing a technical team and projects that successfully meet business objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members.

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.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies.The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

This is a P4/Grade 8 and compensation may vary based on location.

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