Remote Automation Project Lead & Layout Specialist

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Illinois

Remote

USD 106,000 - 131,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

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Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in the United States is seeking an Automation Project Execution Engineer & Layout Specialist to lead automation capital projects across North America, including layout, installation, capacity, PLC programming, and electrical engineering.

You will drive stakeholder engagement, coach project teams, and prioritize value engineering while ensuring safety, regulatory, and quality standards across logistics, supply chain, operations, and IT.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years' experience.
Experience translating engineering knowledge into capital or expense project execution.
Ability to lead capital projects in a 24/7 distribution/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of North America automation capital projects (layout, installation, PLC programming, electrical engineering).
Drive TSP engagement with Procurement and project teams to meet objectives.
Coach and manage TSPs and team members to raise technical capabilities.
Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities during project execution.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, quality, and engineering standards.
Collaborate across Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, EHS, IT and external providers.
Complete project documentation (EFS, EDR, appropriation activities, Corporate Financial Instructions).
Lead design and scope discussions with Plant and Central teams for alignment.