Lead Mechanical Engineer (Beech Island, SC - Onsite)
Kimberly-Clark

Position Summary:

Mechanical Engineers at Kimberly-Clark initiate design, develop, optimize, and problem solve manufacturing and converting processes in a manner that meets safety, quality, and operational performance expectations.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join the Wet Wipes Airlaid Asset team in Beech Island, SC. This team supports daily asset performance, improves reliability, and executes capital projects to improve the Safety, Quality, OEE, & Cost of the Wet Wipes Product System. The individual will report to the Wet Wipes Engineering Manager and receives direction in the form of general project objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines. Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.
• Support daily manufacturing asset performance to achieve Safety, Quality, OEE, & Cost objectives.
• Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development, and optimization of manufacturing equipment to meet unit objectives.
• Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $10 million from conception through commercialization.
• Identify and problem solve complex technical issues and provide necessary solutions to eliminate root cause, including leading group Problem Solving sessions.
• Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, problem solving, and project management.
• Assist in the development of others within the area of expertise

About Us:

At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We're founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform-so what can you do with that? There's no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

About You:

You're driven to 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.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required:

• Position requires a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2-5 years of working experience
• Incumbent should have a demonstrated history of proven performance in both objectives and Ways of Working
• Incumbent should have the ability and flexibility to work in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation
• Incumbent should be flexible to travel up to 15% as dictated by business need for meetings, machine install or start-up support, benchmarking, or best practice sharing across KCNA

Preferred:

• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with external technical service providers.
• Evidence of continuing self-development.
• Familiarity with machine installations and startups.

Total Benefits:

Here are a few of the benefits you'd enjoy. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. 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.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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.