Lead Mechanical Engineer

Kimberly-Clark; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of assets and supporting processes in a high‑speed consumer product environment. You will drive improvements, troubleshoot complex issues, and partner with maintenance on reliability projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years of industrial experience, and the ability to work in a manufacturing setting with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years industrial experience in a high‑speed consumer product environment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including 24/7 operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or in teams to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize mechanical assets and processes.
• Lead initiatives to improve asset performance and reliability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support obsolescence planning.
• Collaborate with maintenance on reliability projects and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to project planning, documentation, and leadership updates.

Skills

Mechanical

Manufacturing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

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.

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

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. Job responsibilities include:

The Mechanical Engineer role will initiate 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 and supporting troubleshooting and problem solving, reducing obsolescence, and improving reliability for the assets they support.

• Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. 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.
• Support multiple medium‑to‑large initiatives to deliver improvements to asset performance or plant systems; lead major initiatives for breakthrough improvements, solving higher level problems for the plant.
• Identify cost savings opportunities.
• Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, LEAN principles, and project management.
• Seek, recognize, define, and solve complex technical issues to root cause to achieve objectives.
• Participate 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.
• Partner with maintenance on reliability projects.
• 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.
• Provide input to plant expense and capital plans.
• Provide input to capital teams so proposed changes are in‑line with the 5‑year vision. Involved with early design, technology, equipment selection, sizing, location, etc. Oversight and support during installation and commissioning.

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years industrial experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments in a high‑speed consumer product manufacturing and/or staff environment.
• Ability and flexibility to work in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently, or as part of a team to complete projects within required timeframes.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior industrial experience in technical or operational assignments in a high‑speed consumer product manufacturing and/or staff environment.
• Knowledge with tissue making production equipment, materials, and processes is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability of writing and presenting updates to leadership.
• Experience in a variety of plant manufacturing and staff support or capital project assignments, including maintenance, utilities, and asset support.
• Experience working with external technical service providers.
• Familiarity with high‑speed manufacturing equipment machine startups.
• Experience and expertise with Kimberly‑Clark engineering procedures and processes is beneficial.

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.

Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark

We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in‑person collaboration—helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

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 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. 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.

Grade 10 grade level and/or compensation may vary based on location/country.