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Kimberly-Clark · 1 day ago

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Warren Plant

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $131K/yr

7+ years exp

Kimberly-Clark is committed to creating Better Care for a Better World and is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to provide leadership and creativity in the design and optimization of mechanical assets. The role focuses on continuous improvement and reliability for manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and operational performance expectations are met.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver equipment and processes that meet safety requirements, policies, and guidelines. Provides for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel

Lead asset improvement projects from inception by specifying, selecting, procuring, installing, checking-out, and starting-up associated equipment

Manage multiple medium-to-large initiatives to deliver improvements to asset performance or plant systems; lead major initiatives for breakthrough improvements, solving higher level problems for the plant

Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, LEAN principles, and project management

Seeks, recognizes, defines, and solves complex technical issues to root cause to achieve objectives

Participates in the development of others within the area of the incumbent's expertise, including the creation of knowledge transfer documentation materials

Provide coaching, strategic guidance and direction to system skill roles responsible for supporting mechanical and continuous improvement systems and standards

Manage yourself and your interactions with others in accordance with the principles and tenets of the plant’s High Performance Work System and expected K-C Values: We Care, We Own, We Act and Ways of Working: Focus on Consumers, Play to Win, Move Fast and Grow our People

Support maintenance personnel when troubleshooting complex issues

Identify and document issues and opportunities with existing equipment

Develop and maintain training plan for mechanical resources at the site

Lead a safety work team

Partner with maintenance on reliability projects

Assist in developing and managing strategic obsolescence replacement plan

Assist team with trial planning and trial preparation

Support assets using engineering knowledge, including being on-call and potential shift coverage

Provide input to plant expense and capital plans

Provide input to capital teams so proposed changes are in-line with the 5-year vision. Involved with early design, technology, equipment selection, sizing, location, etc. Oversight and support during installation and commissioning

Liaison with utilities/facilities teams so impact of operational changes is understood, and solutions are in place when needed

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringLEAN PrinciplesProject ManagementIndustrial ExperienceTechnical Problem SolvingCoaching SkillsSafety AwarenessTraining DevelopmentCross-Functional TeamworkCommunication Skills

Required

Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

A minimum of 7 years industrial experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments in a high-speed consumer product manufacturing and/or staff environment

A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve objectives within required timeframes

Preferred

Extensive knowledge with personal care production equipment, materials, and processes is a plus

Demonstrated ability of writing and presenting updates to leadership

Multiple years of experience in a variety of plant manufacturing and staff support or capital project assignments, including maintenance, utilities, and asset support

Experience working with external technical service providers

Familiarity with high-speed manufacturing equipment machine startups

Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark engineering procedures and processes is beneficial

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

http://www.careersatkc.com

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