Senior Engineer Mechanical

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Chester, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of plant assets. You will drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across processes, leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with maintenance.

The role emphasizes problem solving, LEAN principles, and training of mechanical staff, with relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package. This position offers growth in a global consumer products company.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial experience in mechanical/operational roles.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor or higher).
• Experience leading asset improvement projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver equipment and processes meeting safety requirements, policies, and guidelines.
• Lead asset improvement projects from inception to startup.
• Collaborate with maintenance on reliability projects.
• Identify issues and opportunities with existing equipment.
• Provide training and support to mechanical resources.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Lean principles

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer Mechanical## **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.The Sr Mechanical Engineer role will provide leadership and creativity in the design, development, optimization, problem solving, and operation of assigned assets & supporting processes in a manner that meets safety and operational performance expectations. This position will focus on driving continuous improvement, reducing obsolescence, and improving reliability for the assets they support.You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. **About You**In one of our engineering roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:* Develop and deliver equipment and processes that meet safety requirements, policies, and guidelines. Provides for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.* Lead asset improvement projects from inception by specifying, selecting, procuring, installing, checking-out, and starting-up associated equipment.* Manage multiple medium-to-large initiatives to deliver improvements to asset performance or mill systems; lead major initiatives for breakthrough improvements, solving higher level problems for the plant.* Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, LEAN principles, and project management.* Seeks, recognizes, defines, and solves complex technical issues to root cause to achieve objectives.* Participates in the development of others within the area of the incumbent's expertise, including the creation of knowledge transfer documentation materials.* Support maintenance personnel when troubleshooting complex issues.* Identify and document issues and opportunities with existing equipment.* Develop and maintain training plan for mechanical resources at the site.* Lead a safety work team.* Partner with maintenance on reliability projects.* Assist in developing and managing strategic obsolescence replacement plan* Assist team with trial planning and trial preparation* Support assets using engineering knowledge, including being on-call and potential shift coverage* Provide input to plant expense and capital plans.To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:* Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.* 7+ years industrial experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments in a high-speed consumer product manufacturing and/or staff environment.* A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve objectives within required timeframes.**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**To Be Considered** Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.In the meantime, please check out the careers website.**And finally, the fine print....**For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. 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.*This is a P3/Grade 9 and compensation may vary based on location.* *Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.* ### Salary Range: 116,380 – 143,740 USD### At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.