Lead Packaging Engineer, Kimberly-Clark Professional

Lead Packaging Engineer

Join 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 want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision, and work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, well‑being, and career development.

In this role, you’ll help shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world. This is a pivotal role that touches every product KCP takes to market, working with customers in category/platform management. You will be responsible for managing the packaging development for new and existing products.

• Deliver innovative, cost‑effective packaging solutions that minimize cost, add value for the customer, and advance sustainability for KC and stakeholders.
• Oversee and manage the complete packaging development process, including design, prototype development, and performance testing.
• Continuously improve the capability of existing KCP packaging and equipment to better meet customer and end‑user requirements.
• Recommend and lead packaging development programs that reduce damage or provide competitive advantage.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
• Establish and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers, staying up to date on packaging and equipment developments.
• Understand and communicate the impact of relevant regional legislation.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications and standards supporting the production and manufacturing of KCP products.

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging, engineering, business, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Computer skills with CAPE, TOPS, Artios
  
  CAD, Microsoft Word and Excel (required).
• General understanding of material suppliers’ manufacturing processes.
• Ability to design corrugated, carton board, paper wrap, and film structures.
• Demonstrated team‑oriented performance.
• Understanding of correlation between final art and package design.
• Aware of applicable packaging laws and regulations.
• Expected travel approximately 10%.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for growth. For a complete overview, see

Salary range: $87,260 – $107,780 USD for U.S. locations. Actual pay depends on location, role, skills, performance, and experience. This position offers eligibility for a target bonus and includes a 401(k) and profit‑sharing plan.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. 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.