Lead Mechanical Engineer - Asset Reliability & Innovation

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Marinette (WI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive design, development, optimization, and reliability of high‑speed manufacturing assets. You will lead initiatives, solve complex issues, and collaborate with maintenance to improve asset performance across a 24/7 operation.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, obsolescence reduction, and safety, with hybrid work options and strong alignment to the company's 5‑year vision.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in high-speed consumer product manufacturing or related setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams to achieve objectives within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver equipment and processes that meet safety requirements, policies, and guidelines.
• Manage multiple medium‑to‑large initiatives to improve asset performance or plant systems; lead major breakthroughs.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and manage expense spending to asset budget.
• Develop leadership in applying engineering principles, lean and project management.
• Lead safety teams and collaborate with maintenance on reliability projects.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Lean principles

Project management

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering procedures

High-speed manufacturing equipment

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive design, development, optimization, and reliability of high‑speed manufacturing assets. You will lead initiatives, solve complex issues, and collaborate with maintenance to improve asset performance across a 24/7 operation.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, obsolescence reduction, and safety, with hybrid work options and strong alignment to the company's 5‑year vision.