Product Developer –IFP Wipers/Non-Woven

Product Developer –IFP Wipers/Non-Woven

Job Description

You were made to do this work: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

In this role, you will:

• Lead the creation and implementation of the projects for long-term wiper systems in the multiple regions of IFP.
• Manage all stages of product and feature development in wipers systems.
• Manage internal and external partnerships to support the business and successfully renovate wipers products.
• Have responsibility for understanding changes to the external environment (both technological and competitive) and initiating appropriate action to ensure continued business success.
• Initiate, plan and lead major projects required to ensure category growth and profitability, IMF RD workstream development and Execution , leverage the design control process to verify and validate the product meets user needs.
• Incorporate with Material Specialist to bring new materials/concept/opportunities to commercialize in future wipers portfolio range which sustains mid - long term business competitiveness, enhancing product value prop, PODs and delivering strong claims.
• Includes partnering with Multi-functional project/category team to lead projects through IMF process
• Be the expert for your product category on the Ideal product for customers/consumers and provide R&D leadership through Design control process from use-needs to design transfer. .

Organizational Leadership:

• Serves as subject matter expert for Wiper products, and as super-connector between different R&D teams inside & outside IFP, as well as cross-functional team members to share/exchange developments and best practice.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our [technical] roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

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• A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related major scientific field or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in technical assignments with extensive experience in nonwoven wipers related technologies.
• Strong product design/development experience: experience in translating customer & consumer needs/wishes into product proposals/ideas, and then developing & qualifying products from technical & customer/consumer point of view
• Strong collaboration skills & stakeholder management skills with an ability to work and influence across a matrix organization, influencing peers & stakeholders and working effectively with partners (internal & External) and across different geographies
• Strong project management experience with Demonstrated ability to complete projects within required timeframes and budgets.

Preferred (not essential, but desired):

• Experience with Kimberly-Clark products, procedures, and processes.
• Experience managing vendors for both innovation and manufacturing.
• Experience in quality systems, design controls, and design for manufacture practices.
• Experience in intellectual asset management, technical strategy development
• Extensive experience in product development and commercialization process, including Lean Product Development practices.

Total Benefits

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.
 

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.

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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.

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Primary LocationTaiwan-Ta-Yuan

Additional Locations

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time