Lead Process Engineer

Job Description

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.

The Lead Engineer – Process role will provide leadership and creativity in the design, development, optimization, problem solving, and operation of assigned assets & supporting processes in a manner that meets safety and operational performance expectations. This position will focus on driving continuous improvement and leading troubleshooting and problem solving to drive process improvements for the assets they support.

• 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 medium‑to‑large initiatives to deliver improvements to asset performance or mill systems and lead major initiatives for breakthrough improvements per asset objectives.
• 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 process 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.
• Support and participate in training plans for process resources at the site.
• Lead a safety work team.
• Partner with maintenance on reliability projects.
• 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.

Huggies® Kleenex® Cottonelle® Scott® Kotex® Poise® Depend® Kimberly‑Clark Professional®—you already know these legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. Millions of people use Kimberly‑Clark products everyday. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform.

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You love what you do, especially when the work makes a difference. At Kimberly‑Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.

• Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years industrial experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments in a high‑speed consumer product manufacturing and/or staff environment.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently, or as part of a team to complete projects within required time frames.
• Experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as statistical process control, design of experiments, process capability studies, Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.

Great support for good health: 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…