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.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
About You
In one of our professional 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:
- Provide process leadership and support focused on team objectives. This may include project leadership as business needs dictate.
- Communicates effectively and succinctly in many forms to key stake holders including R&D and cross-functional leaders.
- Maintain as well as gain technical and scientific expertise in areas of technology ownership.
- Drive a culture of documented and protected innovation utilizing patents and trade secrets.
- Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve business results.
- Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory and quality requirements as well as our Company Code of Conduct.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM-related field from an accredited college/university.
- 2+ years of experience in production or R&D environments.
- Track record of effectively communicating with leaders and team members.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- 10%-25% travel with heavier times during in-facility testing or machine conversions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/science related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience especially in pulp and paper science and/or tissue manufacturing.
- Key technology areas include tissue technology (forming, drying and winding) and converting (unwinding, rewinding, calendaring, coating, spraying, etc.).
- Proven ability to establish a strong, effective cross-functional network at the enterprise level.
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
Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
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.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
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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 LocationNeenah - West R&E OfficeAdditional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field from an accredited college or university
- At least 2 years of experience in production or R&D environments
- Track record of effectively communicating with leaders and team members
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel 10% to 25%, with heavier travel during in-facility testing or machine conversions
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science-related field
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, especially in pulp and paper science or tissue manufacturing
- Experience with tissue technology, including forming, drying, and winding
- Experience with converting technologies, including unwinding, rewinding, calendaring, coating, or spraying
- Ability to establish a strong, effective cross-functional enterprise-level network
Kimberly-Clark Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kimberly-Clark and has not been reviewed or approved by Kimberly-Clark.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage are highlighted, with a global Employee Assistance Program and a well‑being hub introduced to support mental and overall health. Company materials and overviews consistently position health benefits as a core part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with company match and a profit‑sharing component is emphasized, with plan updates for 2026 detailing auto‑enrollment and a new vesting schedule for recent hires. Filings and benefits summaries underscore retirement as a strong element of total rewards.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing, competitive overtime opportunities, and structured annual bonus programs—including a Global Bonus Program for salaried employees—are described as key pay components. Many roles note these incentives alongside base pay as drivers of competitive total compensation.
Kimberly-Clark Insights
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.
