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 capital projects within manufacturing and distribution environments, focusing on automation solutions, engineering principles, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage Technical Service Providers to drive process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringElectrical Engineering ExpertiseCapital Project ManagementAutomation Technologies ExperienceTechnical Service Provider Management

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringProcess EngineeringMechatronicsProject ExecutionCapacity ImprovementEquipment InstallationDesign FacilitationValue EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceSafety Standards

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationFlexibilityCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AGVsAMRs6-Axis RoboticsManufacturing Automation TechnologiesLogistics Automation Solutions

Industry Keywords

Tissue ManufacturingPersonal Care ManufacturingLogistics FacilitiesDistribution OperationsCapital Projects

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 related project activities
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
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
Provide meeting, design/development, start-up support, 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
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
Experience translating engineering knowledge into process and capacity improvements in capital or expense projects
Preferred: experience with high-speed tissue manufacturing, tissue converting, personal care manufacturing equipment, or logistics/distribution facilities
Preferred: experience with 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
Must be a local candidate already authorized to work in the United States; relocation support is not provided
Employment is subject to pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Target bonus eligibility
401(k) plan
Profit Sharing plan
Comprehensive benefits suite
No relocation support is provided