Process Engineer

Process Engineer

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 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 of a 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.

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. Job responsibilities include:

• Providing day-to-day process engineering support for nonwovens, spunbond, and carding manufacturing technologies.
• Troubleshooting process and equipment issues to improve safety, quality, reliability, and manufacturing performance.
• Analyzing process data and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, capacity, and process optimization.
• Leading safety and risk-reduction initiatives for high-speed manufacturing and converting equipment.
• Partnering cross-functionally with Plant Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, equipment suppliers, and external service providers.
• Translating product, brand, and consumer needs into manufacturing process and product improvements.
• Leading and supporting innovation and improvement projects that advance products, processes, and long-term manufacturing capabilities

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

Required 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.

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.​

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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

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

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 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 Location

Hendersonville, NC, USA

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time