Lead Process Engineer

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Maumelle (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer products is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to drive technical improvements and problem-solving initiatives within their Maumelle facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. This role offers the opportunity to work with renowned brands and contribute to innovative processes that impact millions of consumers worldwide.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options

Access to on-site fitness center

Flexible Savings and spending accounts

Diverse income protection insurance options

Support for education and relocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or relevant scientific discipline required.
• 3+ years of engineering experience required.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in structured problem solving across the facility.
• Provide leadership to technical improvement areas on machines.
• Work closely with product and engineering teams to optimize processes.

Skills

Technical expertise

Problem-solving ability

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant scientific discipline

Job description

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

Lead and participate in structured problem solving to address opportunities across the facility.

Provide leadership to technical improvement areas on the machines, with focus on centerlining, good run settings, lean six sigma, and implementing and sustaining people based and technical based processes.

Be primary contact on assigned platform team to lead trials, RSRs, quality protocols and other similar activities on assigned platform assets.

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

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

Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an effective subject matter expert in advanced process development and documentation.

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 s 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. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our manufacturing 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:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or relevant scientific discipline, required. Degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering, preferred.

3+ years of engineering experience, required. Prior experience in a plant/manufacturing setting, preferred.

High degree of technical expertise, communication, and problem-solving ability.

Analytical skills to collect and assess data to support technical recommendations

Experience in high-speed manufacturing of personal care products, preferred.

Lean Six Sigma experience with belt rating, preferred.

Experience with external technical service, sourcing, and supply vendor partner, preferred.

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. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

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.

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 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 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.

Lead Process Engineer

Job Description

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and participate in structured problem solving to address opportunities across the facility.

• Provide leadership to technical improvement areas on the machines, with focus on centerlining, good run settings, lean six sigma, and implementing and sustaining people based and technical based processes.

• Be primary contact on assigned platform team to lead trials, RSRs, quality protocols and other similar activities on assigned platform assets.

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

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

• Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an effective subject matter expert in advanced process development and documentation.

• 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 s 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. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our manufacturing 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:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or relevant scientific discipline, required. Degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering, preferred.

• 3+ years of engineering experience, required. Prior experience in a plant/manufacturing setting, preferred.

• High degree of technical expertise, communication, and problem-solving ability.

• Analytical skills to collect and assess data to support technical recommendations

• Experience in high-speed manufacturing of personal care products, preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma experience with belt rating, preferred.

• Experience with external technical service, sourcing, and supply vendor partner, preferred.

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. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

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.

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, which is why 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 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.

Salary Range: 85,540 – 105,620 USDAt 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

Maumelle Facility

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

About Us

Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.