Process Engineer: Lead Manufacturing Improvements

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking a Process Engineer to lead design and optimization projects in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and extensive experience in process capabilities and manufacturing analysis tools.

This role involves leading multimillion-dollar projects, ensuring safety, and developing others in the organization. Strong expertise in paper making processes is preferred, along with a commitment to self-development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical or operational assignments.
• 5–8+ years of experience in mill and staff environments.
• Experience in paper making (tissue or towels) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead product or process improvement projects with a financial scope up to $10 million.
• Provide leadership in design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and improve process capability to reduce defects and variability.

Skills

Manufacturing analysis tools (SPC, Six Sigma)

Process capability studies

Leading cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering

Chemical and/or Pulp and Paper degree

Tools

SPC

Six Sigma

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking a Process Engineer to lead design and optimization projects in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and extensive experience in process capabilities and manufacturing analysis tools.

This role involves leading multimillion-dollar projects, ensuring safety, and developing others in the organization. Strong expertise in paper making processes is preferred, along with a commitment to self-development.