Lead Process Engineer
Job DescriptionJoin 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: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
About You
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. Job responsibilities include:
- Provide process leadership and support focused on team objectives. This may include project leadership as business needs dictate.
- Communicates effectively and succinctly in many forms to key stake holders including R&D and cross-functional leaders.
- Maintain as well as gain technical and scientific expertise in areas of technology ownership.
- Drive a culture of documented and protected innovation utilizing patents and trade secrets.
- Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve business results.
- Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory and quality requirements as well as our Company Code of Conduct.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM-related field from an accredited college/university.
- 2+ years of experience in production or R&D environments.
- Track record of effectively communicating with leaders and team members.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- 10%-25% travel with heavier times during in-facility testing or machine conversions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/science related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience especially in pulp and paper science and/or tissue manufacturing.
- Key technology areas include tissue technology (forming, drying and winding) and converting (unwinding, rewinding, calendaring, coating, spraying, etc.).
- Proven ability to establish a strong, effective cross-functional network at the enterprise level.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
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
Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
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.
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 LocationNeenah - West R&E Office
Additional LocationsWorker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Time TypeFull time
