Job Description

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: New Milford, CT

Your energy and ambition switch is permanently set to ON!

People wonder, Where do you get your energy? You set your mind to your work goal and you go at it with a passion that does not quit. Youll only be done when your work satisfies your own high standards. We will provide you with all you need: the resources and the encouragement to excel, so that we can lift each other higher.

Position Summary:

Electrical Engineers at Kimberly-Clark initiate design, develop, optimize and problem solve manufacturing processes in a manner that meets safety and performance expectations. The Electrical Engineer for this role will provide leadership and creativity in the exploration, design, development, optimization and problem solving for tissue manufacturing and converting. Candidates must have expertise across multiple technologies and will have demonstrated ability to effectively provide specific project work direction to a broad range of team members. The incumbent reports to an Engineering Team leader and receives direction in the form of general project objectives.

Responsibilities:

* Leads single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $10 million from conception through commercialization and can support larger projects as a member of the project team. Receives direction from Engineering Manager or more Senior Engineers in the form of specific objectives
* Provides functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development and optimization of Tissue manufacturing and converting equipment and processes to meet unit objectives
* Develops knowledge and skills to be recognized for expertise and functional leadership in application of engineering principles, scientific analysis and project management while providing advice and counsel to others
* Carries out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Provides for the safety and well being of operators, maintenance and other personnel
* Seeks, recognizes, defines and solves problems to achieve unique objectives. Identifies complex technical issues to determine root cause
* Participates in the development of others within the area of the incumbent's expertise

Collaborate, Participate, Create!

Some of our best work is born out of great collaborations between individuals, with other teams, and between anyone who wants to see an idea through. If youre comfortable participating in brainstorming discussions, youre a fit! Our safe, inclusive environment encourages every member of our diverse staff to speak out and share ideas. There are no limits to opportunities for anyone in our welcoming organization. Care to pitch in?

Qualifications:

* Requires a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited College or University
* Requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments in a manufacturing environment
* Requires experience with manufacturing control systems such as; Rockwell programming and PLC logic; variable speed motor drives; HMI (Human Machine Interfaces) distributed control systems; instrumentation; power distribution
* Expertise in Electrical Engineering with a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process and capacity improvements in capital or expense projects
* A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve project results within required time frames
* Experience working with external technical service providers

Preferred Qualifications:

* Specific, in depth technical knowledge and expertise in tissue and/or towel manufacturing
* Up to 15 years of experience in a variety of plant and staff engineering assignments, including maintenance and operations
* Familiarity with machine startups
* Experience working with external technical service providers

Organizations say theyre open to new ideas. But how many are?

When organizations tout their openness to new ideas, many applicants take it with two grains of salt. But if you look at who we are and what weve accomplished, youll see that we mean it! We are enthusiastic supporters of diversity and appreciate our multicultural staff for the new perspectives and solid skills they contribute. Opportunities are waiting; we are committed to bringing diversity all the way to the top.