Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Beech Island (SC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineer - Mechanical to support daily case handling, improve reliability, and drive capital projects for Safety, Quality, OEE, and cost in our Beech Island facility. You will lead engineering initiatives across manufacturing assets and guide a team through complex problems.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, 2+ years of experience, and the ability to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years or more of working experience.
• Direct the maintenance and operations team through influence and problem solving.
• Ability and flexibility to work in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation.
• Ability to travel up to 15% for meetings, install/start-up support, benchmarking, or best practice sharing.

Responsibilities

• Support daily case handling performance, improve reliability, and execute capital projects to improve Safety, Quality, OEE, & Cost of the Logistics System.
• Provide functional leadership and creativity in design, development, and optimization of manufacturing equipment to meet unit objectives.
• Lead product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $10 million from conception through commercialization.
• Identify and solve complex technical issues and lead group problem solving sessions.
• Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of engineering principles, analysis, problem-solving, and project management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Manufacturing asset performance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lead Engineer - Mechanical

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. As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will support daily case handling performance, improve reliability, and execute capital projects to improve the Safety, Quality, OEE, & Cost of the Logistics System. 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 of a 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

• Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines.
• Provide for the safety and well‑being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.
• Support daily manufacturing asset performance to achieve Safety, Quality, OEE, & Cost objectives.
• Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development, and optimization of manufacturing equipment to meet unit objectives.
• Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $10million from conception through commercialization.
• Identify and problem‑solve complex technical issues and provide necessary solutions to eliminate root cause, including leading group Problem Solving sessions.
• Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, problem‑solving, and project management.
• Assist in the development of others within the area of expertise.

Qualifications

• Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2+ years or more of working experience.
• Demonstrated history of proven performance in both objectives and Ways of Working.
• This position requires directing the maintenance and operations team through influence and problem solving.
• Ability and flexibility to work in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation.
• Ability to travel up to 15% as dictated by business need for meetings, machine install or start‑up support, benchmarking, or best practice sharing across KCNA.

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.

This is a P2/Grade 10 and compensation may vary based on location. Salary Range: 87,260-107,780 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.

Location & Employment

Primary Location: Beech Island Mill. Additional Locations. Worker Type: Employee. Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time. Type: Full time.

Collaborating across the organization leads us to bring better care for better worlds as we help the brands that are integral to communities in 175 countries. 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.

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.