Lead Process Engineer, Tissue Innovation & Scale-Up

Kimberly-Clark; Neenah (WI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join the R&D team focused on innovation for the Kleenex facial tissue business, across tissue machine and converting assets. You will lead development, validate new processes, and scale operations from pilot to commercial stages, collaborating across R&D, pilot plant, and mill operations.

You will help shape new products and process capabilities, mentor colleagues, and contribute to a culture of safe, ethical, and sustainable practices while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• 3+ years in product development or technology development.
• Strong communication and ability to influence across R&E and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with consumer research methods and test methods.
• Willingness to travel 15–25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in safety, ethics, quality, and sustainability.
• Coach and mentor team members to improve performance.
• Conceive and develop new products, processes, or knowledge aligned with business goals.
• Maintain technical expertise and communicate impact of developments.
• Drive protected and documented innovation to safeguard proprietary tech and processes.
• Communicate with internal and external customers with integrity.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership influence

Team coaching

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering or Science field

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join the R&D team focused on innovation for the Kleenex facial tissue business, across tissue machine and converting assets. You will lead development, validate new processes, and scale operations from pilot to commercial stages, collaborating across R&D, pilot plant, and mill operations.

You will help shape new products and process capabilities, mentor colleagues, and contribute to a culture of safe, ethical, and sustainable practices while