Lead Process Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in consumer goods is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to enhance operations and ensure safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a degree in engineering, and experience in manufacturing, particularly in personal care products. Join a team committed to innovation and growth while enjoying comprehensive benefits and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health coverage

Savings accounts

Income protection

Educational support

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing of personal care products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead problem solving and technical improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership on platform team for trials and quality protocols.
• Ensure safety standards and guidelines are met.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant scientific discipline

Job description

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:

1. Lead and participate in structured problem solving to address opportunities across the facility.
2. 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.
3. Be primary contact on assigned platform team to lead trials, RSRs, quality protocols and other similar activities on assigned platform assets.
4. Work closely with the product, material, and engineering teams to provide guidance in designing, developing, and optimizing converting equipment/processes to meet objectives.
5. Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an effective implementer of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management.
6. Develop expertise as a subject matter expert in advanced process development and documentation.
7. Carry out all responsibilities safely, ensuring equipment and processes meet safety standards and guidelines.
8. Ensure the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.
9. Identify, define, and solve problems to achieve unit objectives.

About Us

Kimberly-Clark owns brands like Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Kotex, Poise, and Depend. Millions of people use our products daily. Our success depends on talented professionals like you. We are committed to innovation, growth, and impact, with over 150 years of market leadership. Join us and explore opportunities for growth and development.

About You

You perform at a high level, value a culture of authentic caring, and are dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career growth. You love making a difference through your work. We offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. To succeed, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or relevant scientific discipline, preferably Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Data analysis skills to support technical recommendations.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing of personal care products is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.
• Experience working with external technical service providers and vendors is advantageous.

Benefits

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health coverage, savings accounts, income protection, educational support, and relocation assistance. For details, visit www.mykcbenefits.com.

Application Process

Click the Apply button to complete your application. Our recruiting team will review your profile and contact you if suitable. Meanwhile, visit our careers website.

Additional Information

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage veterans and reservists to apply. Relocation support is available for selected candidates, according to company policies. The salary range for this role is $85,540 – $105,620 USD, based on experience and location. This includes base pay, bonuses, and benefits.