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Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Job Description

Preventing and fixing problems on technologically advanced, high-speed machines that produce top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population is no easy feat, but it’s worth it when you’re recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see the products you produce being used by your own family at the end of the day.

In this role, you will:

  • Develop and deliver equipment and processes that meet safety requirements, policies, and guidelines. Provides for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.
  • Manage multiple medium-to-large initiatives to deliver improvements to asset performance or plant systems; lead major initiatives for breakthrough improvements, solving higher level problems for the plant.
  • Identify cost savings opportunities and manage expense spending to asset budget.
  • Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, LEAN principles, and project management.
  • Seek, recognize, define, and solve complex technical issues to root cause to achieve objectives.
  • Participate in the development of others within the area of the incumbent's expertise, including the creation of knowledge transfer documentation materials.
  • Support maintenance personnel when troubleshooting complex issues.
  • Identify and document issues and opportunities with existing equipment.
  • Lead a safety work team.
  • Partner with maintenance on reliability projects.
  • Assist in developing and managing strategic obsolescence replacement plan.
  • Assist team with trial planning and trial preparation.
  • Support assets using engineering knowledge, including being on-call and potential shift coverage.
  • Provide input to plant expense and capital plans.
  • Provide input to capital teams so proposed changes are in line with the 5-year vision. Involved with early design, technology, equipment selection, sizing, location, etc. Oversight and support during installation and commissioning.
  • Liaison with utilities/facilities teams so impact of operational changes is understood, and solutions are in place when needed.

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.

In one of our mechanical 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:

Required:

  • Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 3+ years industrial experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments in a high-speed consumer product manufacturing and/or staff environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve objectives within required timeframes.
  • Flexibility to travel up to 15% for benchmarking and best practice sharing across KCNA.
  • Potential of shift coverage to support assets, projects or initiatives.

Preferred:

  • Extensive knowledge with tissue making production equipment, materials, and processes is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability of writing and presenting updates to leadership.
  • 3+ years of experience in a variety of plant manufacturing and staff support or capital project assignments, including maintenance, utilities, and asset support.
  • Experience working with external technical service providers.
  • Familiarity with high-speed manufacturing equipment machine startups.
  • Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark engineering procedures and processes is beneficial.

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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses 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.

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 be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

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Salary Range: 85,540 – 105,620 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

USA-WI-Marinette

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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