Lead Process Engineer

Kimberly-Clark; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Hybrid work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark in Georgia seeks a Process Engineer to support Enterprise Capital Engineering for the NA Tissue Value Stream, focusing on safety, capacity, and process improvements. You will lead capital initiatives and collaborate with multiple functions to drive value and reliability.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 3+ years of related experience, and willingness to travel. This position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to impact tissue manufacturing globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a relevant scientific field.
• 3+ years of related technical experience in mill, production, or R&D environments.
• Experience with capital projects and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel as required (typical 25–30%).

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support to the Enterprise Capital Engineering team across the tissue value stream.
• Lead capital projects up to $100 million from conception through commercialization.
• Collaborate across the Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement, tissue mill sites, OEM suppliers, and contractor networks.
• Interacts with various Tissue Value Stream segments and Mill Operating Teams, staff manufacturing, and planning.
• Mentor engineers and drive safety, documentation, and project performance.

Skills

Process engineering

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project management tools

Job description

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World. As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

About You

In one of our process engineer 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:

• Providing process engineering support to the Enterprise Capital Engineering team across the tissue value stream. The Process Engineer for this role will provide capital project leadership and support in the development, layout, design, installation, and start-up of equipment and ancillary systems to address capacity, capability, innovation, safety, and obsolescence needs for the NA Tissue Value Stream.
• Collaborate across the Supply Chain, R&E, Procurement, tissue mill sites, key OEM equipment suppliers, technical service providers, and construction contractor networks.
• Interacts frequently within various segments of the Tissue Value Stream organization as well as Mill Operating Teams, Staff Manufacturing, Research & Development (R&D), Planning, Distribution, and Procurement.
• Receives project assignments from the Capital and Senior Capital Managers. May flow to work as needed across the NA Tissue Value Stream.
• Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $10 0 million from conception through commercialization, with primary focus on Beech Island OLU project execution.
• Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development, and optimization of manufacturing and converting equipment and processes to meet unit objectives.
• Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, 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. Identify complex technical issues and provide necessary solutions to determine root cause.
• Identify complex technical issues and provide necessary solutions to eliminate root cause.
• Conceive, develop, validate, and share ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or scientific knowledge aligned with business unit objectives.
• Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve NA tissue value stream business results.
• Drive a culture of protected and documented innovation to protect and defend Kimberly-Clark proprietary technology, products, and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets. This includes completing required project documentation through EFS, EDR, and Appropriation activities and following PMP documentation including Corporate Financial Instructions (CFIs).

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’sdegree in engineering or relevant scientific degree.
• 3+ years of related technical experience in mill, production or staff R&D environments.
• Manufacturing facilities, Vendor, OEM visits as projects dictate (i.e. equipment review, acceptance testing, etc.).
• Travel is required for this role. Typical level of travel is 2 5-30%, heavier travel may be required at times during project installations depending on duration or complexity of project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in improving the safe operation of high-speed manufacturing and/or converting equipment and processes, with an ability to translate that knowledge into support of process, product, and capacity improvements.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to mine process data from process data systems and provide clear direction as to opportunity areas for improvement.
• Familiarity with machine startups.
• Experience working with external technical service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and coach less-experienced engineers.
• Evidence of continuing self-development.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

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.

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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe 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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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