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.

Position Summary:

Currently, we are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to provide process support and optimization in Tissue Manufacturing and/or Rolled/Folded Converting, and also could provide leadership in the product development team (PDC) in Jenks, OK. Process Engineers at Kimberly-Clark initiate design, develop optimize and problem solve manufacturing processes in a manner that meets safety, quality, and operational performance expectations. The Process Engineer for this role will provide leadership and creativity in design, development, optimization and problem solving of tissue and/or towel products. 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 an Engineering Team leader and receives direction in the form of general project objectives.

Responsibilities:

Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $30 million from conception through commercialization.
Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development, and optimization of manufacturing and converting equipment and processes to meet unit objectives.
Develop knowledge and skills so as 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.
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.
Seek, recognize, define and solve problems to achieve unit objectives. Identify complex technical issues to determine root cause.
Develop others within the areas of expertise.

Key Customers:

Sector Management, Project Sponsors, Staff Engineering, Portfolio Leaders, Mill Leadership, and Mill Asset Teams

About Us

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You’re driven to 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.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required:

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Pulp & Paper engineering from an accredited college or university and 8-12 years of experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments.
Strong experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as:  statistical process control, design of experiments, process capability studies, Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.
A recognized expert in tissue manufacturing and converting processes with a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process and capacity improvements in major capital and empty wallet projects.
A demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project results within required timeframes.

Preferred:

12+ years of experience in a variety of plant and staff assignments, including maintenance and operations.
Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark Family Care engineering technology, procedures, processes and products.
Experience working with external technical service providers.
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.

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.
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.