Process Engineer: Manufacturing Excellence & Innovation

Kimberly-Clark USA; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Owensboro, KY, seeks a Process Engineer to lead the design, development, optimization and operation of manufacturing and supporting processes across tissue, towels and other products.

You will drive cross-functional projects up to $10 million, apply SPC, DOE and Six Sigma, and mentor teams while ensuring safety and quality. This role offers growth, sustainability focus and meaningful impact for billions of users worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or relevant scientific discipline.
• Prefer Chemical and/or Pulp and Paper degree and 3+ years in technical/operational roles.
• Experience in tissue or paper making is highly desirable.
• Strong experience with manufacturing analysis tools such as SPC, DOE, and Six Sigma.
• Recognized expert in manufacturing processes with ability to drive improvements in major capital projects.
• Experience with Kimberly-Clark processes and external technical service providers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more product or process improvement projects with up to $10 million financial scope.
• Provide leadership in design, development, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Develop expertise and mentor others in engineering principles, analysis and project management.
• Carry out responsibilities safely, ensuring compliance with codes and policies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within required timeframes.
• Identify root causes and solve complex technical issues to meet unit objectives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Financial project scope

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Chemical / Pulp & Paper

Tools

SPC

Design of Experiments

Six Sigma

Process capability studies

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Owensboro, KY, seeks a Process Engineer to lead the design, development, optimization and operation of manufacturing and supporting processes across tissue, towels and other products.

You will drive cross-functional projects up to $10 million, apply SPC, DOE and Six Sigma, and mentor teams while ensuring safety and quality. This role offers growth, sustainability focus and meaningful impact for billions of users worldwide.