Senior Mechanical Engineer at Kimberly-Clark in Jenks, Oklahoma

Job Description:

As a person, you're a learner - a natural leader - someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer for this role will provide leadership and creativity in the design, development, start-up, optimization and ongoing support of OEE improvement initiatives and projects. Candidates must have expertise across multiple technologies and will have a demonstrated ability to effectively provide specific project work direction to a broad range of team members. The incumbent reports to the Tissue Manufacturing AO Engineering Team Leader and receives direction in the form of general project and asset objectives.

Responsibilities:

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

  
  


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  Design and Development: Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation, design, development and optimization of manufacturing/converting and supporting processes, and mentors others in the application of project tools (Project management, Capital systems, SAP)

  
  


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  Technical Knowledge: Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized for expertise and functional leadership in application of engineering principles and/or scientific analysis. Provide advice and counsel sought by others.

  
  


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  Security and Documentation: Provide leadership and coaches team members on written and oral communication skills

  
  


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  Problem Solving: Lead resolution of problems for multiple forms of processes and equipment. Provide Engineering solutions through modifications/upgrades to resolve operational / process problems to continuously improve the manufacturing process robustness

  
  


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  Internal Control: Lead assigned projects/tasks to meet unit objectives within applicable Corporate policies. Place emphasis on CFI and Internal Control.

  
  


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  Communications: Communicate fully with superiors, subordinates and others who have need to know. Be informative without being obtrusive or vexatious. Communicate in a way that is timely, yet prompt; complete, yet concise; candid, yet accurate; and clear, yet responsive.

  
  


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  Human Resources: Mentor and provide work direction for other engineers to deliver business results while demonstrating an understanding of those with a diverse background or experience. Demonstrate consistent role modeling, growth and coaching of One K-C Behaviors. Candidate will serve as the Tissue Manufacturing AO Mechanical Engineering Group Leader, providing technical coaching to other mechanical engineers in the team.

  
  


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  Diversity: Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.

  
  

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 have the opportunity to experience flexible work 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university and 8-12 years of experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments.

  
  


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  A recognized subject matter expert in manufacturing and converting mechanical systems with a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process and capacity improvements in major capital and empty wallet projects.

  
  


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  A demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project results within required timeframes.

  
  


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  Experience coaching other engineers.

  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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  12+ years of experience in a variety of plant and staff assignments, including maintenance and operations.

  
  


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  Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark Family Care engineering technology, procedures, processes and products.

  
  


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  SME in mechanical systems. Strong experience in vibration analysis, burner systems, and winding technology.

  
  


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  Experience working with external technical service providers.

  
  


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  Evidence of continuing self-development.

  
  

Total Benefits

Here are a few of the benefits you'd enjoy. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

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  Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. 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.

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  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.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion.

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