Lead Electrical Engineer

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target bonus

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of electrical assets and supporting processes in a fast-paced consumer product environment. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

You will work across teams to drive efficiency, mentor others, lead major initiatives, and ensure on-site operations meet performance goals.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years industrial experience in electrical/operational roles in high-speed consumer product manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, motor drives, HMI, DCS, instrumentation, and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver equipment and processes that meet safety requirements, policies, and guidelines.
• Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.
• Lead major initiatives to improve asset performance and reliability; identify cost-saving opportunities and manage asset budgets.
• Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of engineering principles, LEAN, and project management.
• Support training plans for electrical resources and assist in obsolescence planning.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety consciousness

Education

Bachelor or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)

Variable speed motor drives

HMI (Human Machine Interfaces)

Distributed control systems

Instrumentation

Power distribution

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer 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. The Lead Electrical Engineer role will provide leadership and creativity in the design, development, optimization, problem solving, and operation of assigned assets & supporting processes in a manner that meets safety and operational performance expectations. This position will focus on driving continuous improvement, reducing obsolescence, and improving reliability for the assets they support. 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:

• Develop and deliver equipment and processes that meet safety requirements, policies, and guidelines.
• Provides for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.
• Manage multiple medium-to-large initiatives to deliver improvements to asset performance or mill systems; lead major initiatives for breakthrough improvements, solving higher level problems for the plant Identify cost savings opportunities and manage expense spending to asset budget
• Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, LEAN principles, and project management.
• Seeks, recognizes, defines, and solves complex technical issues to root cause to achieve objectives.
• Participates in the development of others within the area of the incumbent's expertise, including the creation of knowledge transfer documentation materials.
• Support maintenance personnel when troubleshooting complex issues.
• Identify and document issues and opportunities with existing equipment.
• Support and participate in training plans for electrical resources at the site Lead a safety work team Partner with maintenance on reliability projects requiring electrical support Assist in developing and managing strategic obsolescence replacement plan Assist team with trial planning and trial preparation Support assets using engineering knowledge, including being on-call and potential shift coverage

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

• Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline 3+ years industrial experience in a variety of electrically technical or operational assignments in a high-speed consumer product manufacturing and/or staff environment.
• A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve objectives within required timeframes.
• Experience with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers); variable speed motor drives; HMI (Human Machine Interfaces) distributed control systems; instrumentation; and power distribution.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

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.

This is a P2/Grade 10 and compensation may vary based on location. #LI-ONSITE Salary Range: 96,100 – 118,700 USD At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location Chester Mill Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

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 encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise.

Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.