Lead Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Bonus potential

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support daily case handling, improve reliability, and execute capital projects to enhance Safety, Quality, OEE, and cost in the Logistics System.

You will contribute to a performance culture focused on sustainability and inclusion, shaping the future through engineering innovation and collaboration. The role offers growth and meaningful impact across brands and global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• 2+ years of working experience.
• Demonstrated history of performance in objectives and Ways of Working; ability to lead through influence and problem solving.
• Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and flexibility to work shifts.
• Up to 15% travel for meetings, installs, start-up support, benchmarking, or best practice sharing across KCNA.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all job responsibilities safely.
• Develop equipment and processes meeting safety codes, policies, and guidelines.
• Ensure safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.
• Support daily manufacturing asset performance to meet Safety, Quality, OEE, and Cost objectives.
• Provide leadership in design, development, and optimization of manufacturing equipment.
• Lead projects with a financial scope up to $10 million from conception through commercialization.
• Identify and solve complex technical issues and drive root-cause analysis.
• Develop leadership skills in applying engineering principles, analysis, problem solving, and project management.
• Assist in developing others within the area of expertise.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Kimberly-Clark seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support daily case handling, improve reliability, and execute capital projects to enhance Safety, Quality, OEE, and cost in the Logistics System.

You will contribute to a performance culture focused on sustainability and inclusion, shaping the future through engineering innovation and collaboration. The role offers growth and meaningful impact across brands and global teams.