Lead Mechanical Engineer

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Corinth, MS, USA
In-Office
87K-108K Annually
Mid level
Healthtech • Retail
The Role
Lead Mechanical Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing tissue converting equipment and manufacturing processes. Lead capital projects (up to $5M), apply engineering and project management to improve performance and reliability, troubleshoot complex technical issues, partner with operations and vendors, and promote safety, quality, and process efficiency. Provide occasional on-call technical support.
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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

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:

  • Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with EHS standards, regulations, and plant guidelines.
  • Lead capital and engineering projects up to $5M from concept through commercialization.
  • Design, develop, and optimize tissue converting equipment and manufacturing processes.
  • Apply engineering and project management principles to improve operational performance and reliability.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues using root-cause analysis.
  • Partner with operations, maintenance, reliability teams, and external vendors to achieve business objectives.
  • Develop innovative solutions that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and process efficiency.
  • Provide occasional on-call technical support as needed.

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

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution required.
  • 3+ years of technical and/or operational experience; recent graduates with relevant internship, co-op, or industry experience will also be considered.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, machine safety, mechanical design, automation controls, project execution, asset management, technical documentation, and Lean manufacturing principles.
  • A demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead a team to complete projects within required timeframes.
  • Collaborative work style with the ability to improve teamwork and drive
    results.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge and background in Manufacturing/production including a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process,
  • 5+ years of experience in a variety of plant and staff assignments.
  • Experience working with external technical service suppliers.
  • Process Technologies: Merging Tissue-making Applications contributing to
    Converting Processes.
  • Winding and Web Handling experience.
  • OEM Equipment Design.

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.

 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 LocationCorinth Mill KC Prof Products

Additional Locations

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • 3+ years of technical and/or operational experience (recent graduates with relevant internship/co-op considered)
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, machine safety, mechanical design, and automation controls
  • Experience with project execution, asset management, and technical documentation
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles
  • Ability to work independently or lead a team to complete projects within required timeframes
  • Collaborative work style with ability to improve teamwork and drive results
  • Strong knowledge and background in manufacturing/production and ability to translate knowledge into process execution
  • 5+ years of experience in a variety of plant and staff assignments
  • Experience working with external technical service suppliers
  • Process technologies: merging tissue-making applications contributing to converting processes
  • Winding and web handling experience
  • OEM equipment design experience
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The Company
HQ: 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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