Internship Downstream Process Development Scientist Jobs in Conyers, GA

Please Note: This role is hybrid based in the Neenah, WI or Atlanta metro area. Kimberly-Clark relocation benefits available!

You are not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we are 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 will bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you will help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you'll provide technical expertise, depth, and leadership in the areas of process development for new materials. You'll work with business unit teams to understand material properties, creating new processes to deliver those new materials and apply fundamental understanding to provide the business with process and material solutions. If you're a self-starter with the ability to work at the front end of science and technology development and you have the demonstrated ability to drive and implement technical process development projects towards commercial realization - this is the job for you.

In this role, you will:

• Assess business problems and develop a technical approach to address the issue that considers time constraints, resource limitations and any operational issues

• Carry out process and material R&D work employing advanced knowledge of pulping process technologies, natural fiber, tissue making processes, and pulp and paper unit operations

• Keep abreast of latest developments in process technology and engineering design including converting understanding, statistical techniques, and mathematical models

• Research new process or materials processing technologies in a pilot or larger scale for improved product quality and new product development

• Leveraging technical depth, coach junior team members to build the department's scientific talent in the areas of process and material development

• Provide protection to technologies, processes, materials, and products through appropriate use of internal technical reports, patents, and trade secrets

• Conduct all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty to build an unimpeachable business reputation. Ensure communication of project plans and results to stakeholders, partners, customers, and other team members

• Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results

• Visibly demonstrate that safety is a value by following safety procedures, maintaining a safe workplace and complying with safety rules. Develop equipment, processes, materials, and products that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Actively participate in achieving organization and personal safety objectives

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands-and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform - so there's your open door of opportunity. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You 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.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

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.

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

• Bachelor's degree in relevant major engineering or science discipline from an accredited college or university. Relevant degrees include Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or Mathematics

• 8+ years research experience in a variety of technical assignments with emphasis in pulp and tissue process development

• Experience working on problems in an industrial environment is preferred, particularly in the areas of high-speed manufacturing and consumer products

• Advanced knowledge of scientific principles, scientific analysis, and project management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to convey complex research in a high impact manner to scientists as well as business leaders

• Skills in the areas of collaboration, innovation, decisiveness, and conflict resolution are important for success

• Demonstrate strong leadership and creative problem-solving abilities for scientific and business challenges

• Must be able to work and lead in a team environment to meet aggressive deadlines

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time - occasional international travel possible

Total Benefits

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.

Great support for good health with 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 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.

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. 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.

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.

This role is available for candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only. Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark's applicable mobility policies.The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion.