Lead Mechanical Engineer at Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC in Beech Island, South Carolina

Job Description:

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In your Lead Mechanical Engineer role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. 

As a Lead Mechanical  Engineer, Tissue VS Mill Sustaining Capital - you'll provide mechanical engineering to the NA Tissue Value Stream Capital Engineering Organization. You'll also provide capital project leadership and support in the development, layout, design, installation, and start-up of equipment and ancillary systems to address capacity, capability, innovation, safety, and obsolescence needs for the NA Tissue Value Stream.

Additionally, you will be expected to collaborate across the Supply Chain, R&E, Procurement, tissue mill sites, key OEM equipment suppliers, technical service providers, and construction contractor networks.

In this role you will:

• Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $10 million from conception through commercialization.




• Provide technical and functional guidance in the design, development, and optimization of equipment.




• Conceive, develop, validate, and share ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or scientific knowledge aligned with business unit objectives.




• Drive the development and execution of FC capital projects using KCNA Project Management Practices (PMP) process as assigned.




• Effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes R&E, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers and external service providers.  Partner with mill asset teams keeping a customer focused mindset.




• Lead, coach, and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute capital projects to improve the NA Tissue Value Stream business results.




• Drive a culture of protected and documented innovation to protect and defend K-C proprietary technology, products, and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets. This includes completing required project documentation through EFS, EDR, and Appropriation activities and following PMP documentation including Corporate Financial Instructions (CFIs).




• Consistent role modeling, growth and coaching within K-C Ways of Working




• Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner.  Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines.  Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In your Senior Automation Engineer role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. 

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you'll work with the Family Care Technology Development Team with focus on CTEC TM assets and work toward becoming a subject matter expert in this technology and mentor/coach other technical resources.  You'll initially support initiatives to optimize ICON operation as well as supporting an innovative solution to move beyond ICON, while also advancing knowledge on the Extended Nip Press for CTEC TMs.  You'll also collaborate broadly inside the corporation with R&E, Supply Chain, pilot plant,  mill and multifunctional team members, and outside the corporation with vendors. The incumbent will report to the Family Care Technology Development Owner & Team Leader.

In this role you will:

• Provide leadership by example in safety, ethics, quality, regulatory, sustainability, inclusion and diversity while managing self in accordance with expected KC competencies. 




• Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve business results.




• Effectively work individually and collaboratively with a cross-functional team that includes R&E, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers and external service providers to ideate and develop advancements in products, brands and mill processes.




• Translate stated needs, brand promises and consumer feedback into tangible and innovative product attributes and the process necessary to produce them.




• Forecast business needs 2 to 5+ years out beyond project team needs to drive long term competitive advantage




• Maintain technical and scientific expertise in an area of technology and communicate impact of developments on Kimberly-Clark.




• Drive the development and execution of innovation-based projects focused on long term competitive advantage.




• Drive a culture of protected and documented innovation to protect and defend K-C proprietary technology, products, and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our technical roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required:

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's from an accredited college or university.




• Requires at least 3+ years of experience in technical or operational assignments in a manufacturing environment.




• Travel is required for this role. Typical level of travel is 20-30%, heavier travel may be required at times during project installations depending on duration or complexity of project




• Specific, technical knowledge and expertise in rolled and folded tissue and/or towel manufacturing processes.




• Familiarity with machine startups.




• Experience working with external technical service providers.




• The ability to adapt to rapidly changing business priorities and assignments.

Total Benefits

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.  

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.

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.  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.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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Primary Location

USA-SC-Beech Island

Additional Locations

USA-AL-Mobile, USA-CT-New Milford, USA-KY-Owensboro, USA-MS-Corinth, USA-OK-Jenks, USA-PA-Philadelphia-Chester, USA-TN-Loudon, USA-WI-Marinette, USA-WI-Neenah

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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