Mechanical Engineer

Kimberly-Clark USA; Corinth (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark USA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Corinth, MS. You will contribute to safety, equipment design, and process improvements across tissue-converting operations.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with operations and maintenance, and driving projects to improve reliability, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 1+ years of technical, operations, or co-op/intern experience.
• Collaborative work style with ability to improve teamwork and drive results.
• Knowledge/experience in Manufacturing/production and translating that knowledge into execution.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety, environmental compliance, and risk prevention through equipment design and process improvements.
• Provide technical leadership for optimization of tissue converting equipment and processes.
• Apply engineering principles, analysis, and project management to drive business results.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical and operational issues with root-cause analysis.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, reliability, and external vendors to achieve plant objectives.
• Deliver on-call and on-site technical support as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, quality, and productivity.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

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.

About You

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Championing safety, environmental compliance, and risk prevention through equipment design, process improvements, and leadership.
• Provide technical leadership for the optimization of tissue converting equipment and processes.
• Applying engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management methodologies to drive business results.
• Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical and operational issues, including root cause elimination.
• Partnering cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, reliability, and external vendors to achieve plant objectives.
• Delivering occasional on-call and on-site technical support as needed.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, quality, and productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in an Engineering related-discipline from an accredited institution.
• 1+ years of technical , operation or co-op/intern experience.
• Collaborative work style with the ability to improve teamwork and drive results.
• Knowledge and/or background in Manufacturing/production including a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in SAP and experienced in asset maintenance and reliability programs.
• Knowledge of the following Process Technologies: Merging Tissue-making Applications contributing to Converting Processes.
• Winding and Web Handling experience.
• OEM Equipment Design.
• Experience in: Infrastructure systems maintenance, TALCM (Total Asset Life Cycle Maximization), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance), SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) process, and/or Project management certification.

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 .

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.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided w