Sr. Engineering Manager

Kimberly-Clark; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

On-site fitness center

Diverse income protection options

Support for continued education

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark in Tennessee is looking for an experienced Process Engineer to lead initiatives in quality and efficiency. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in science or engineering and at least 12 years of industrial experience, focusing on process innovation within tissue manufacturing.

The successful candidate will mentor teams, drive improvements, and contribute to product safety and sustainability efforts. Competitive benefits include health coverage and flexible spending accounts aimed at supporting employee well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years industrial experience required.
• Experience in tissue manufacturing operation preferred.
• Recognized ability to coach and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in corporate safety and quality.
• Support Quality Management processes.
• Drive change and process improvements.

Skills

Process Engineering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability.
• Support the application of the sector Quality Management Process in all assignments and responsibilities.
• Ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported as appropriate for the position.
• Manage self in accordance with the K-C Ways of Working, utilize LEAN principles in the development and management of work and drive change within the organization as a role model for process improvement.
• Protect and defend K-C proprietary technology, products, and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.
• Conceive, develop, validate, share and teach ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or basic scientific knowledge as appropriate to the business unit and peer Mills.
• Locate existing, internal or external, or novel technology solutions for process and product needs 3–5 years from commercialization that enable realization of business unit strategies. Recommend strategies to protect novel technology solutions to sustain identified advantage in market.
• Apply engineering principles, standards and procedures in the execution of projects and programs to advance process innovation.
• Strong analytical/statistical skills and ability to mine process data from MES systems and provide clear direction as to opportunity areas for improvement.
• Experienced working with external technical service providers and suppliers.
• Recommend strategies to protect novel technology solutions to sustain identified advantage in market.
• Maintain technical and scientific expertise in an area of technology and communicate impact of developments on Kimberly‑Clark.
• Coach and teach team members to increase technical understanding and effective communication of technical accomplishments and to promote growth of leadership qualities.
• Implement the documentation and report of unit work as required by KC policy, effective communication, protection of proprietary information, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment (mill technical and operations resources, suppliers, management, etc.).
• Communicate appropriately with all customers, conducting all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty to build an unimpeachable business reputation.
• Support Lean Six Sigma methodology through mentoring of candidates, as well as preference to either be LSS black belt certified or actively working towards certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or related discipline and 12+ years industrial experience or another equivalent combination of education and experience with a solid background of technical knowledge and experience combined with a demonstrated track record in leading and directing a technical team and projects that successfully meet business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members. Frequently a recognized expert in a key part of the K‑C proprietary knowledge base.

Important Skills and Competencies

• A strong Process Engineering / Process Technical expert level background is required for this position.
• Subject matter expert in papermaking manufacturing technologies, products, processes and materials, direct experience with Tissue Manufacturing operation and/or process development preferred.
• Ability to effectively influence across all levels and functions in the organization, drive decision‑making and execute complex projects on demanding timelines.
• Strong recognized problem‑solving skills, including Complex Problem Solving, with the ability to conduct larger problem‑solving sessions on business critical issues (in this mill or others).
• LSS methodology and ability to progress to the Black belt level.

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Total Benefits

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions. Access to an on‑site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high‑quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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 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 will be per the terms of Kimberly‑Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided in Kimberly‑Clark’s sole discretion.