Lead Engineer- Quality

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Beech Island, SC, USA
In-Office
87K-108K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Retail
The Role
Lead quality initiatives in manufacturing, manage CAPA, execute improvement plans, support quality compliance, perform audits, and maintain supplier quality.
Summary Generated by Built In
Lead Engineer- Quality

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. 

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

About You

In one of our manufacturing 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:

  • Initiate and follow up on CAPA and QNC for assigned platforms and site; Owns quality risk management activities for the assigned platforms/site, including FMEAs and risk files.

  • Identify need for, develops, and executes continuous quality improvement plans within the assigned platforms and site.

  • Build and maintain capability for compliance with QMS, 21 CFR 820, and other regulations and GMP's.

  • Provide Quality Management support to mill and project teams, including support for change control, design & development transfer to the site, quality protocols & spec verification/validation, supplier quality management, and acceptance sampling, as needed. As required, helps maintain the site Master Validation Plan.

  • Provide feedback for the development of new quality standards and systems to meet business objectives; communicates effectively.

  • Ability to demonstrate safety as a value while also complying with both company quality assurance standards and applicable government regulations, such as GMPs and ISO requirements.

  • Ensure that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed as applicable.

  • Perform production and quality systems audits; Maintain and demonstrate a high degree of knowledge and skill in product forms, quality systems, processes, and regulations.

  • Establish and maintain good customer rapport, while driving solutions to meet business needs.

  • Execute continuous improvement activities for established processes and initiates/supports development of new processes; Builds and maintains capability in QMS, ISO, and GMPs to support objectives.

This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium products that are essential to millions of lives around the world, and right here in Beech Island. It starts with YOU.

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or related discipline

  • 5 years or more of broad experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, Research or Regulatory function.

  • Experience working closely with Manufacturing and Research functions AND technical quality skills in at least two of the following areas: CAPA/problem-solving, applied statistics, validation, risk management/FMEA, change management, design controls, engage R&R, supplier quality management, and/ or demonstrated application of LEAN/ Continuous Improvement skills.

  • LEAN Six Sigma Blue belt or higher strongly preferred.

  • Ability to travel up to 10%

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.​

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​

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 at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

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 Salary Range: 87,260 – 107,780 USD At 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 LocationBeech Island Mill

Additional Locations

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Top Skills

Fda Regulations
Gmp
Iso
Lean
Quality Management Systems
Six Sigma
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The Company
Irving, TX
31,171 Employees

What We Do

Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®. While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe. If innovative thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.

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