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Process EngineerJob Description

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. You want to be part ofa 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. It starts with YOU.

This role supports nonwovens manufacturing at the Berkeley Plant in Hendersonville, NC, with a primary focus on day-to-day problem solving, continuous improvement initiatives, and safety-related systems within the assigned department. The Process Engineer will collaborate closely with plant operations, R&D, supply chain, and other crossfunctional partners, as well as external vendors. This position will report to the Asset Leader.

In this role, you will:

• Provide process engineering support to a set of non-wovens, spunbond, and carding technologies.
• Provide leadership by example in safety, ethics, quality, regulatory, sustainability, inclusion, and diversity while managing yourself in accordance with expected KC competencies.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams that include R&D, supply chain, plant operations, procurement, equipment suppliers, and external service providers to develop advancements in products, brands, and mill processes.
• Translate stated needs, brand promises, and consumer feedback into tangible and innovative product attributes and the processes required to produce them.
• Maintain technical and scientific expertise in the area of technology and communicate the impact of developments on Kimberly-Clark.
• Drive the development and execution of innovation-based projects focused on long-term competitive advantage and support a culture of protected and documented innovation through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.

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.

In one of our engineering 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 or higher in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline, along with prior experience in a manufacturing or research environment through internship or full-time employment.
• A strong understanding of polymer, textile, or non-wovens technologies is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience improving the safe operation and risk reduction of high-speed manufacturing or converting equipment, with the ability to translate that experience into process, product, and capacity improvements.
• The ideal candidate can work independently or lead small, diverse teams, communicate technical issues effectively in a business environment, build trust-based relationships with plant partners, analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities, and demonstrate flexibility in work scheduling.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is also preferred.

US Grade 11

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.

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 in Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion

Salary Range: 79,880 - 94,440 USDAt Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.Primary LocationBerkeley MillsAdditional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time