Categories: Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, R&D

Lead Engineer Electrical - IC & Facial

Job Description

You're not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we are 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 will bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you will help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership for the Value Stream Engineering Intimate Care & Facial Team with a focus on delivering a step-change in asset performance while driving costs down to world class benchmarks.  This position provides technical leadership and vision, collaborating with mill staff and cross-functional team members in the design, development, and optimization of processes in support of overall OEE delivery, cost reduction, and sustainability compliance. (Reports to the Senior Engineering Manager in the Family Care Supply Chain).

In this role you will:

• Flow to work as part of the Value Steam Engineering Optimization Team.  Expected to be able to support converting and manufacturing activities across all of Family Care.  In the event of escalation, assist AO teams to return asset to target results

• Drive development and execution of the OEE plans for assets.  Coordinate and lead targeted onsite action plans.  Provide hands-on assistance to onsite teams.  Significant presence at the tissue manufacturing mills is expected

• Support and implement strategy deployment process for capacity and capability liberation supporting the Intimate Care and Facial Tissue OEE Strategy, Supply Chain Priority Initiatives, and Cost Transformation requirements

• Provide technical leadership of sector-wide initiatives that improve Supply Chain OEE

• Effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes R&D, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers and external service providers.  Partner with mill teams keeping a customer focused mindset

• Maintain and grow technical and scientific expertise in an areas of industrial software, drives, and controls.  Be able to communicate impact of developments on Kimberly Clark processes

• Implement the documentation and report of unit work as required by KC policy, effective communication, protection of proprietary information, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

• Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability

• Ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development policy are fully supported

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 experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements 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.  

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering or Science related)

• 3+ years of related technical experience in both mill and staff environments.

• Proven ability to establish strong, effective cross-functional network at enterprise level

• Subject matter expertise in electrical and controls technologies

• Ability to travel up to 50%

• Demonstrated working knowledge in Rockwell controllers and drives

• Demonstrated ability to teach SME and SMS personnel

• Strong fundamentals in engineering systems and tools in order to drive technical innovation

• Ability to effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes R&D, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers and external service providers

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to lead and direct a technical team and projects that successfully meet business objectives

• Must be located near a Kimberly-Clark Family Care facility (Neenah, WI, Jenks, OK, Beech Island, SC, Chester, PA, Owensboro, KY, Roswell, GA, Louden, TN, Mobile, AL or New Milford, CT)

Preferred:

• Direct experience with UCTAD, C-TEC, and LDC technologies/platforms

Total Benefits 

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.  
 

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

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.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

This role is available for candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not 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.

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Salary Range: 87,260 – 107,780 USD

 

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

Neenah - West Office Facility 1

Additional Locations

Beech Island Mill, Chester Mill, Jenks Mill, Loudon Mill, Mobile Mill, New Milford Mill, Owensboro Mill, Roswell Building 300

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time