Lead Process Engineer

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. 

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World. As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

• →Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Pulp & Paper Science or related disciplines from an accredited college or university.

• →3+ years experience in an engineering role, which may include co-op or internship experience.
• →A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve results.   

• →Self-motivation to achieve results with minimal direction and follow-up.

• →Strong organizational and time management skills – including daily, on-time, attendance and participation in morning Tier/Planning meetings.
• →Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with Operators, peer Engineers, and Leadership.

• →Experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as:  statistical process control, design of experiments, process capability studies, Six Sigma, and lean manufacturing.

• →Incumbent should have the ability and schedule flexibility to work in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation.

• →Incumbent should be flexible to travel up to 15%

• Multiple years of technical knowledge and expertise in tissue manufacturing and/or converting processes.
• Strong application skills with SEEQ, Power BI, PI Vision, ThingWorx and Plant Applications (manufacturing execution system).
• Experience working with external technical service providers.
• Experience with machine installations, checkouts, and startups.

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.

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 at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.