Sobre esta vaga de Lead Process Engineer na Kimberly-Clark
Job Description
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’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
The candidate for this role will provide process engineering support to the Global Adult and Feminine Care (AFC) Research & Engineer Team. The individual in this role will support end to end process development ranging from early process definition up to project commercialization and process optimization across various AFC product formats. Activities are globally focused and will require working across multiple K-C manufacturing sites. The incumbent reports to AFC R&E Director and receives direction in the form of specific and broadly defined project objectives. The incumbent will provide process leadership and support in the form of developing and executing plans for the optimization of, and improvement to, the manufacturing and converting processes for the existing product forms, as well as develop, direct, and execute evolutionary changes to the process as dictated by changing business conditions.
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.
In this role, you will:
- Lead & support process development & implementation of Adult and Feminine Care Product formats and Assets from conception through commercialization
- Work closely with the product, materials, engineering leads, quality, regulatory, and product safety to provide functional guidance in the design, development and/or optimization of converting equipment/processes to meet unit objectives and comply with design control requirements for class 2 medical device manufacturing
- Provide functional guidance in the design, development and/or optimization of converting equipment/processes to meet unit objectives
- Acquire and transfer technical knowledge in the area of AFC manufacturing.
- Work closely with process validation leader to identify/lead process characterization (IQ/OQ/PQ knowledge), support process validation and deliver documentation for proper process design control
- Apply engineering solutions to address root causes of complex issues
- Document and support all required process related documentation for design review steps of the design control process for class 2 medical devices supporting FDA procedures and requirements
- Varies widely with assignment and typically includes: project responsibility of $0.5 MM to $5.0 MM, project team of 3 to 15 people and single or multiple projects
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline
- 4+ years of experience and/or combinations of advanced degrees and lessor amounts of relevant experience
- Strong working knowledge and background in the safe operation of high-speed converting equipment.
- Experience working with external technical service providers and sourcing and supply vendor partners
- Possess the analytical skills to design experiments and to collect and assess data to support technical recommendations
- Practical experience and knowledge in installation qualification, operational qualification and performance qualification and understanding of process validation
- Ability to effectively influence alignment to technical recommendations
- Effectively demonstrate One K-C Behaviors
- Ability to work in a matrix organization and collaboration across functions/departments
- Ability to effectively communicate to individuals and groups
- Ability to work under normal office conditions
- Ability to travel by air and by ground as necessary up to 25% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have both KC Plant and Staff experience or equivalent experiences from an outside industry.
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
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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 local policies.
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 not provide support for relocation of the chosen candidate for this role, if necessary, relocation will be at the candidate’s own expense.
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