Kimberly-Clark · 1 month ago
Lead Process Scientist
USA-GA-Atlanta
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$86K/yr - $106K/yr
5+ years expKimberly-Clark is a global company committed to sustainability and innovation, seeking a Lead Process Scientist to join their Sustainability Moonshot & Breakthrough Materials Team. This role focuses on the development of emerging biomaterial nonwovens for the Personal Care portfolio, ensuring processes and products meet established standards and regulatory guidelines.
ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale
Responsibilities
Working closely with Materials SMEs to identify novel biomaterials for nonwoven applications
Driving biomaterial processing trials to meet or create specifications to meet product performance requirements
Partnering with Category & Product leaders to establish product specification requirements
Documenting learning, reporting learning to stakeholders, and establishing new intellectual assets from work (e.g. invention disclosures, patents, etc.)
Work effectively with cross-functional teams such as category, materials, operations, quality, product safety, regulatory, and manufacturing teams
Plan and carry out project responsibilities with limited assistance and direction
Communicate and document project plans and results to key stakeholders
Develop robust timelines, budgets, and resource forecasts
Supporting qualification or commercialization activities for formulated products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or materials science discipline from an accredited college or university
5+ years of experience in a variety of technical assignments
2+ years of experience in the nonwoven processing roles with manufacturing/scale up exposure
Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete projects within required timeframes
A track record of strong project leadership capabilities and communication/stakeholder management skills
Strong understanding of regulated and formulated product qualification and validation process with external contract manufacturers
Preferred
Strong knowledge and background in nonwoven manufacturing processes is desired
Strong knowledge and experience in personal care products, particularly baby wipes, is desired
Demonstrated ability to solve business challenges and to partner with internal or external manufacturing facilities
Familiarity with product development processes (e.g. stage gate, rapid learning cycles)
Experience working cross-functionally with business unit marketing and manufacturing
Understanding Kimberly-Clark products, procedures, and processes
General knowledge and practice of project management and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
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.
Company
Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.
10001+ employees
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Chief R&D Officer
John Carmichael
President, North America
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