Lead Process Engineer — Asset Performance & Continuous Improvement

Begell House Inc.; Warren (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Lead Engineer Process to provide technical leadership for design, development, optimization, and operation of assigned assets. This role ensures safety, drives asset reliability, and leads continuous improvement initiatives across the line with a focus on centerlining, CIL, RCA, and KPIs per KC standards.

The candidate will collaborate with Digital and DTS teams to leverage Power BI reports, MES, OSI/PI, and other digital tools while supporting efficient changeovers

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science.
• Minimum of 3 years industrial experience in a high-speed consumer product manufacturing and/or staff environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, or as part of a team to complete projects within required timeframes.
• Experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as SPC, DOE, process capability studies, Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of process standards and programs to sustain asset performance and enable continuous improvement.
• Ensure strong adherence to critical process parameters and operational best practices.
• Support strategies for efficient changeovers and material quality management.
• Lead trials and establish optimal run settings.
• Apply engineering principles, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methodologies to resolve complex issues and identify opportunities.
• Develop and maintain processes and standards that meet safety requirements and promote a safe work environment.
• Lead initiatives to identify and mitigate safety risks.

Skills

Statistical methods (Six Sigma)

Lean manufacturing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science

Tools

Power BI

OSI/PI

MES

Job description

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Lead Engineer Process to provide technical leadership for design, development, optimization, and operation of assigned assets. This role ensures safety, drives asset reliability, and leads continuous improvement initiatives across the line with a focus on centerlining, CIL, RCA, and KPIs per KC standards.

The candidate will collaborate with Digital and DTS teams to leverage Power BI reports, MES, OSI/PI, and other digital tools while supporting efficient changeovers