Senior Engineer - Mechanical
Kimberly-Clark

The Global Nonwovens Senior Engineer - Bonding is a functional subject matter expert responsible for leading, developing, and executing strategic improvement plans across GNW Manufacturing sites for bonding technologies and processes to drive improvement in OEE and overall Cost of Manufacture. This role will collaborate closely with GNW mill operations resources to apply and execute process solutions and activities that progress the overall strategic improvement plans. They will be accountable to Move Fast by providing subject matter expertise, problem solving and process solutions to issues within GNW manufacturing as they arise. They are also accountable for Growing Our People through the documentation, training, and implementation of Best Practices within bonding processes and technologies including utilization of P2030 global practices. This individual will provide overall ownership of bonding processes utilized across GNW Manufacturing.

This role is expected to provide project leadership, coordination, and direction for management of specific initiatives and activities in the 1-3 year business horizon to ensure delivery of safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations for the business. They will work with local site teams to ensure execution of projects with excellence.

ORGANIZATION:
People responsibility -Expected to provide subject matter leadership, documentation & training development, coaching, and mentoring to team members on an on-going basis.

Key Customer relationships - Strong cross-functional collaboration with Mill Operations, Global Supply Chain, LCM, R&E, Finance, and EHS&S. Stakeholder management with senior management across GNW, GSC and Business Units.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities in this role include providing subject matter expertise, strategic development, coordination, and execution of Bonding improvement plans that transform the operating performance of the GNW mills leading to breakthrough and sustained results in OEE, cost, quality, and overall value to the businesses we serve.

• Provide subject matter expertise within bonding processes and technologies.
• Responsible for developing and implementing solutions that drive optimal performance within GNW manufacturing.
• Lead development of strategic improvement plans through collaboration with multiple groups including mill operations, GNW supply chain, GSC, and R&E.
• Lead, coordinate and execute multi-site improvement programs or projects with a financial scope of up to $10 million from conception to commercialization.
• Seek, recognize, define, and solve problems to achieve GNW shared objectives
• Move Fast to resolve GNW manufacturing issues by providing subject matter expertise, problem solving techniques, and implementing sustained improvement plans.
• Document, provide training, and make readily available known Best Practices and optimal operating principles across Bonding technologies and processes within GNW manufacturing.
• Develop robust business cases for potential capital investments in the 0 to 18 month horizon that align to the long-term manufacturing and footprint strategies as required.
• Provide strong and clear accountability for performance and financial results within timeframe including development of visual management tools and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate fully with plant, staff and business leaders to assess & build capability, transfer knowledge, adopt best practices, and deliver business results.
• Educate & train employees on bonding processes, technologies, and equipment.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with mill teams, 3rd Party suppliers, consultants, and contractors.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple intersecting activities and value-added complexity while providing coordination across the supply chain by balancing the interdependencies between the groups, leveraging peer capability, and ensuring results are driven from the appropriate part of the organization.
• Demonstrate understanding and provide visibility of industry trends and best practices via benchmarking internally and externally and integrate into execution of business-specific strategies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications/Education/Experience Required:
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in related major scientific or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, Mechanical Engineering preferred. Other engineering disciplines accepted with extensive work experience in Mechanical field.

- Generally, 5+ years of experience in increasingly broader technical or operational roles with demonstrated track record of achievement and growth with preferred experience in Nonwovens manufacturing. - Experience with thermal bonding technologies a plus.

- Experience working on mechanical systems in the some/all following areas: thermal systems, heat transfer, drivetrain, vibration, fluid dynamics

- Experience working closely with machine shops/machining vendors, roll grinding vendors a plus

- Consistent track record of delivering results while creating/maintaining a constructive work environment.
- Must be able to provide overall ownership and leadership of strategy across the sector.
- Ability to transform proof of concept into scalable solutions.

- Ability to work with and manage third party vendor relationships.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Critical Skills/Competencies:

Key behaviors required for this role are described by the Senior Engineer role guide.

Demonstrated Subject Matter Expertise within the understanding and application of Thermal Bonding technologies and systems to improve internal Cost of Manufacturing.

Demonstrated effectiveness in leading, managing and executing projects through driving accountability with excellence.

Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team while demonstrating a positive and contagious energy to promote employee and team member engagement to deliver business results.

Willingness to challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives to drive solutions.

Demonstrated ability to build talent through effective training and documentation of Best Practices.

Ability to communicate succinctly and effectively to all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated Ways of Working including Focus on Consumers Move Fast, Play to Win and Grow Our People.

Ability to effectively manage third party vendor relationships and projects as required to leverage external capabilities where it makes business sense.

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.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 - when prompted for employee ID, say "OTHER CALLER" - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.

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