Lead Engineer Mechanical - Air Systems

Kimberly Clark; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to innovate and optimize personal care converting equipment. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful project outcomes and enhance manufacturing processes. You'll leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering and design tools to lead projects from inception to commercialization. Join a company dedicated to sustainability and inclusion, where your contributions will make a significant impact on global health and well-being. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a performance culture that values your unique skills and perspectives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Savings and spending accounts

Income protection insurance options

Education support programs

401(k) and Profit Sharing plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in related engineering fields.
• Experience with high-speed fully automated and semi-automatic processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering leadership to internal and external teams.
• Lead design and implementation of Process Air Systems solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Problem Solving

Leadership

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Lead Engineer Mechanical - Air Systems

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU .

As the Mechanical Engineer for this role will provide design, development, optimization and problem solving of personal care converting equipment and process solutions for Air Systems technology in support of various capital/commercialization projects and business continuity initiatives.

You’ll report to a Research & Engineering Manager and receives direction from the Project Engineering Lead and Business Continuity Team Lead in the form of both specific and broadly defined objectives. Key customers include project team members, product supply, manufacturing plants, and engineering technical leadership.

In this role you will:

• Provide mechanical engineering leadership to a team of internal and external engineers and developers to establish equipment designs that deliver against process and product success criteria. Involvement spans from project inception through commercialization

• Provide creativity in the design, development, and optimization of Personal Care converting and manufacturing equipment and processes to meet business unit objectives

• Work closely with the product, material and engineering leads to provide functional guidance in the design, development and/or optimization of converting equipment/processes to meet unit objectives

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Process Air Systems solutions for our high-speed converting processes

• Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an effective implementer of engineering principles and scientific analysis, and project management

• 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

• Seek, recognize, define, and solve problems to achieve unit objectives

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, million of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

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

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 5+ years experience in related engineering field(s)

• Experience with converting processes both high-speed fully automated and semi-automatic processes

• Experience with design and analysis tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks

• A demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team while providing task-oriented direction to others in order to complete projects within required timeframes

• Demonstrated leadership in achieving results

• Travel: up to 20%

Preferred:

• Experience in Process Air Handling, Process Dust Mitigation, Heating/Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Process Vacuum systems for high speed manufacturing

• Experience with related tools such as SPC (statistical process control); design of experiments: process capability studies; LEAN would be beneficial

• Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark engineering procedures and processes

• Experience as a mechanical lead on product development or capitalization projects

Total Benefits

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.

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

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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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the 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 pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $106,000 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.

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.

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Salary Range: 85,540 – 105,620 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 Neenah - West R&E Office Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time