Automation Project Execution Engineer

Kimberly-Clark

. Lead execution of Material Movement Automation capital projects across North American manufacturing and distribution locations .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,740 - $130,620 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Material Movement Automation capital projects, with a strong focus on Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Process Engineering. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while driving cost-saving initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Capital Project ManagementElectrical EngineeringManufacturing Automation TechnologiesTechnical Service Provider ManagementLogistics and Distribution Processes

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProcess EngineeringProject ExecutionAutomation Solutions DesignEquipment InstallationCapacity ImprovementHigh-Speed Tissue ManufacturingLogistics Automation6-Axis Robotics

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationFacilitationCommunicationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

AGVsAMRsManufacturing EquipmentLogistics SystemsSafety Compliance Tools

Industry Keywords

Material Movement AutomationManufacturingDistributionEHS ComplianceValue Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of Material Movement Automation capital projects across North American manufacturing and distribution locations
Manage engineering, facility layout, equipment installation, capacity, and other project activities to achieve automation objectives
Partner with Technical Service Providers, suppliers, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to design and implement automation solutions
Facilitate design discussions across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, and IT
Align project scope, requirements, and execution across stakeholder groups
Drive value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and financial requirements
Coach and develop Technical Service Providers and project team members
Support meetings, design/development, start-up, benchmarking, and best-practice sharing across North America

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Expertise in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Mechatronics, with ability to apply that knowledge to process and capacity improvements in capital or expense projects
Demonstrated success in leading and delivering capital projects through management/execution
Ability and flexibility to work in a distribution or manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation
Flexibility to travel >50% across North America as dictated by business needs
Experience in the design requirements and safe operation of high-speed tissue manufacturing/tissue converting, personal care product manufacturing equipment, and logistics/distribution facility processes
Experience in a combination of engineering, operations, and/or leadership
Experience with logistics and/or manufacturing automation technologies such as AGVs, AMRs, and 6-axis robotics
Related technical experience in mill/staff locations and/or cross-sector environments
Demonstrated success managing Technical Service Providers supporting project execution
Familiarity with capital project management, equipment installations, and start-ups
Evidence of continuing self-development
Must be authorized to work in the United States; no relocation support provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Target bonus eligibility
401(k) plan
Profit Sharing plan
Comprehensive benefits suite
Pre-screening tests may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check