Senior Engineer Mechanical - Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Neenah, WI 54956
About the Job
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 Sr Mechanical Engineer role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
A Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide mechanical engineering expertise to the Family Care Capital Execution Team. The individual will lead and support Family Care (FC) capital projects across platforms, with a focus withing tissue machine and stock prep systems, flowing to other areas per business needs. They will provide leadership and support to the development, layout, design, installation, and start-up of equipment and ancillary systems to address capacity, capability, safety, and obsolescence needs. Additionally, they will collaborate broadly across R&E, Supply Chain, Procurement, pilot plant, along with key OEM equipment suppliers, technical service providers, and construction contractors.
Responsibilities
Drive the development and execution of capital projects through the use of the KCNA Project Management Practices (PMP) process as projects are assigned.
Provide leadership by example in safety, ethics, quality, regulatory, and sustainability, and ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported.
Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve Family Care’s business results.
Effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes R&E, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers and external service providers.
Maintain technical and scientific expertise in an area of technology and communicate impact of developments on Kimberly-Clark. This may include serving as a User Group lead in a specific area of technology or skill to drive learning as well as strategy for future projects/initiatives.
Prepare and implement project budgets and schedules. Implement appropriate internal controls and standards to ensure compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations.
Conceive, develop, validate, and share ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or scientific knowledge aligned with business unit objectives.
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).
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.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline (e.g. Science or Engineering related)
10+ years of related technical experience in mill, production or staff R&E environments.
Demonstrated proficiency with the following Mechanical Engineering competencies:
Machine/Prototype Design
Engineering Economics
Stress Analysis
Dynamic Systems
Heat Transfer/Thermodynamics
Computer Analysis/Simulation
Fluid Mechanics
Material Science
Project Management
AutoCAD, SolidWorks
Demonstrated ability to teach technical core competencies.
Strong fundamentals in engineering systems and tools in order to drive technical innovation.
Proven ability to establish strong, effective cross-functional network at enterprise level.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to adapt to rapidly changing business priorities and assignments.
Demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead a team to complete projects within required timeframe and budget.
Ability to lead and direct a diverse team of KC and external personnel to define and execute projects that successfully meet business objectives.
Preferred candidate has paper experience and is a subject matter expertise in key technology areas including:
Stock/Fiber Prep, Wastewater, Chemical Handling, Utilities, and Tissue machine operations (various technologies).
Ability to travel 25-30%. Heavier travel may be required during project installations based on project duration and complexity.
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 protectioninsurance 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.
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.
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 decided in Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
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