Lead Process Engineer

Kimberly-Clark; Neenah (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex That Works

Hybrid work model

Total Benefits

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Lead Process Engineer will join the Research & Development team to develop and commercialize innovations for the Kleenex facial tissue business across tissue machines and converting assets, focusing on launching new products and building process capability at pilot and commercial scales.

The role requires collaboration across R&D, pilot plant, and mill operations with cross-functional disciplines, driving a culture of safety and integrity while delivering measurable business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college/university.
• 3+ years of experience in product development or technology development, and executing consumer/technical studies.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence across R&E and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with scientific methods, planning, and interpreting technical literature for consumer research.
• Experience in executing consumer research through market research methods and tests.
• Ability to lead and direct team members not in a direct reporting line.
• Willingness to travel 15–25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in safety, ethics, quality, regulatory, and sustainability; support Human Resources Development and Diversity policy.
• Manage self per One KCWays of Working.
• Coach and mentor team members to raise technical proficiency and execute programs.
• Conceive and develop ideas for new or improved products, processes, and materials.
• Maintain technical and scientific expertise; communicate impact of developments.
• Drive protected and documented innovation to defend KC proprietary technology and processes.

Skills

Product development

Technology development

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Mentoring / coaching

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree (accredited college/university)

Engineering or Science-related field

Job description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part ofa performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

As the LeadProcess Engineer youwill work on aResearch & Development team todevelopand commercializeinnovationprograms for theKleenexconsumerfacialtissuebusiness across tissue machine and converting assetswith a focuson innovation tolaunch new products,develop new process capability, andcommercialize new manufacturingoperations at pilot and commercial scale.This role willcollaborate broadly inside the corporation with R&D, pilot plant, mill operations and withcross-functionaldisciplines.

In one of our R&D 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:

• Provide leadership by example in safety, ethics, quality, regulatory, and sustainability, and ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported.

• Manage self in accordance with expected One KCWays of Working.

• Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve Family Care’s business results.

• Conceive, develop, validate, and share ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or scientific knowledge aligned with business unit objectives.

• Maintain technical and scientific expertise in an area of technology and communicate impact of developments on Kimberly-Clark.

• Drive a culture of protected and documented innovation to protect and defend K-C proprietary technology, products, and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.

• Communicate appropriately and effectively with all customers, internal and external, conducting all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty so as to build an unimpeachable business reputation.

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

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

• 3yearsor more ofexperience in product development, technology development, executing consumer and/or technical/scientific studies

• Strong communication skills and ability to influence leadership across all levels of the R&E and cross-functional organization

• Demonstrated strengths in some of these areas: scientific experiment methods/analysis, planning/organizing, developing learning plans, comprehension of technical literature and executing consumer research

• Experience in executing consumer research through various market research methodologies and test methods

• Demonstrated abilityto provide work direction to team members not in a direct reporting relationship

• 15-25%travel

Preferred (not essential, but desired):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Sciencerelated field

• Prefer5 years or more of relevant experience

• Experience in product development, tissue processes, design of experiments, data analysis and safe operation of high-speed manufacturing and/or converting equipment and processes. The focus of this role will be supporting theFacial Tissuebusiness, leading product and material optimization projects and initiatives.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in Quality and Specification Management (PLM) systems while providing clear direction as to opportunity areas for improvement.

• Desire and awareness to seek and understand competitive technologies and innovation.

• Demonstrated ability to be coached and help in coaching less-experiencedscientists/engineers.

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.

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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