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Kimberly-Clark · 4 hours ago

Lead Process Scientist

Roswell, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$86K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

Kimberly-Clark is a leading company in personal care products, and they are seeking a Lead Process Scientist to join their Sustainability Moonshot & Breakthrough Materials Team. In this role, you will focus on developing emerging biomaterial nonwovens and driving innovative solutions for the Personal Care portfolio, ensuring that processes and products meet established standards and guidelines.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Nonwoven processingBiomaterials developmentProject leadershipManufacturing scale-upProduct qualificationStakeholder managementCross-functional collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingProject management

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

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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.

Founded in 1872

Irving, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

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