Hybrid Process Engineer - Nonwovens & Innovation

Kimberly-Clark; Hendersonville (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Relocation assistance

Bonus eligibility

Flexible work model

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a process engineering professional to support nonwovens, spunbond, and carding manufacturing technologies in Hendersonville, NC. You will troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and drive safety and efficiency improvements across multiple functions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and experience in a manufacturing or research environment. A strong background in polymer/non-wovens tech is preferred, with hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline with internship or full-time experience in manufacturing or research.
• Strong understanding of polymer, textile, or non-wovens technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day process engineering support for nonwovens, spunbond, and carding manufacturing technologies.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to improve safety, quality, reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Analyze process data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, capacity, and optimization.
• Lead safety and risk-reduction initiatives for high-speed manufacturing and converting equipment.
• Partner across Plant Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, equipment suppliers, and external service providers.
• Translate product and brand needs into manufacturing process and product improvements.
• Lead and support projects advancing products, processes, and long-term capabilities.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Process engineering

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific field

Job description

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a process engineering professional to support nonwovens, spunbond, and carding manufacturing technologies in Hendersonville, NC. You will troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and drive safety and efficiency improvements across multiple functions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and experience in a manufacturing or research environment. A strong background in polymer/non-wovens tech is preferred, with hybrid work options available.