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 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Process Engineering to lead Material Movement Automation projects. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive compliance with safety, quality, and financial standards in manufacturing environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Engineering5+ Years Of Related ExperienceCapital Project ManagementAutomation TechnologiesTechnical Service Provider Management

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProcess EngineeringMechatronicsProject ExecutionCapacity ImprovementsValue EngineeringCost-Saving OpportunitiesEquipment InstallationLogistics Processes

Soft Skills

CoachingTeam DevelopmentCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AGVsAMRs6-Axis RoboticsManufacturing Automation Technologies

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingDistributionTissue ManufacturingPersonal Care ManufacturingEHS Compliance

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 to align project scope, requirements, and execution
Drive value engineering and cost-saving opportunities while ensuring safety, quality, regulatory, and financial compliance
Coach and develop Technical Service Providers and project team members to strengthen technical capabilities and improve project execution

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
Demonstrated ability to translate engineering knowledge into execution of 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% as dictated by business need across North America
Preferred: experience with high-speed tissue manufacturing, tissue converting, personal care manufacturing equipment, and logistics/distribution facilities processes
Preferred: experience in engineering, operations, and/or leadership
Preferred: experience with AGVs, AMRs, 6-axis robotics, and other logistics/manufacturing automation technologies
Preferred: experience managing Technical Service Providers
Preferred: familiarity with capital project management, equipment installations, and start-ups
Preferred: evidence of continuing self-development
Local candidate already 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
Equal opportunity employment and inclusive workplace