Lead Process Engineer

About the Role

Lead Process Engineer at Kimberly‑Clark will help deliver better care for billions of people around the world, driving process excellence and continuous improvement in high‑speed manufacturing facilities. Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly‑Clark Professional®.

• Provide process engineering leadership to a platform team, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across assigned assets.
• Lead and support structured problem‑solving initiatives to identify, prioritize, and close performance gaps across the facility.
• Own technical improvement efforts on assigned machines, including center‑lining, good run settings, Lean Six Sigma, and sustainment of people‑ and process‑based solutions.
• Serve as the primary process engineering contact for the platform team, leading trials, RSRs, quality protocols, and related activities.
• Partner cross‑functionally with product, materials, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and equipment suppliers to design, optimize, and evolve converting processes and equipment.
• Develop and execute process optimization and continuous improvement plans to support existing product forms and evolving business needs.
• Apply engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management to deliver robust, scalable process solutions and documentation.
• Champion safety by designing and maintaining equipment and processes that meet all safety codes, policies, and guidelines, ensuring the well‑being of operators and plant personnel.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline (Chemical or Industrial Engineering preferred).
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong technical expertise, communication and problem‑solving ability.
• Analytical skills to collect and assess data to support technical recommendations.
• Evidence of continuing self‑development.
• Ability to work within a team‑based environment.

• Experience in high‑speed manufacturing of personal care products.
• Lean Six Sigma experience with belt rating.
• Demonstrated leadership and behaviors that align with Kimberly‑Clark’s Ways of Working.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate across functions/departments.
• Experience with external technical service, sourcing, and supply vendor partners.
• Technical knowledge and experience with high‑speed manufacturing equipment.
• Prior exposure to plant/manufacturing experience.

Kimberly‑Clark provides a comprehensive benefits suite, including 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan, target bonus eligibility, health and wellness benefits, and support for in‑country relocation. For a full overview, visit

Salary Range: 87,260 – 107,780 USD (US locations only).

Primary

Location:

Paris Plant (additional locations possible). Worker Type:
Employee – Full time.

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 describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.