Lead Process Engineer

Kimberly-Clark

. Provide process engineering support to the Global Adult and Feminine Care Research & Engineer Team .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeNeenah • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $87,260 - $107,780 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process engineering for Adult and Feminine Care products, with a strong focus on process development, validation, and optimization. Capable of managing complex projects and collaborating across multiple functions to deliver technical solutions and documentation in compliance with FDA requirements.

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Process DevelopmentProcess ValidationProject ManagementHigh-Speed Converting EquipmentAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Process EngineeringProcess OptimizationInstallation QualificationOperational QualificationPerformance QualificationTechnical RecommendationsData AnalysisDesign-Control DocumentationRoot Cause AnalysisProject Commercialization

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencingCommunicationMatrix Organization ExperienceOne K-C Behaviors

Industry Keywords

Adult CareFeminine CareFDA ProceduresManufacturingTechnical Service ProvidersSupply Vendor PartnersClass 2 Medical DevicesGlobal AssignmentsProcess CharacterizationEngineering Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide process engineering support to the Global Adult and Feminine Care Research & Engineer Team
Support end-to-end process development from early process definition through project commercialization and process optimization
Lead and support process development and implementation of Adult and Feminine Care product formats and assets from conception through commercialization
Work with product, materials, engineering, quality, regulatory, and product safety leads on converting equipment and process design, development, and optimization
Acquire and transfer technical knowledge in Adult and Feminine Care manufacturing
Work with the process validation leader to identify and lead process characterization, support process validation, and deliver design-control documentation
Apply engineering solutions to address root causes of complex issues
Document and support process-related design review documentation for Class 2 medical devices, supporting FDA procedures and requirements
Manage projects typically ranging from $0.5 million to $5.0 million with project teams of 3 to 15 people
Work across multiple Kimberly-Clark manufacturing sites and globally focused assignments
Report to the AFC Research & Engineering Manager and execute projects under specific and broadly defined objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline
4+ years of experience and/or combinations of advanced degrees and lessor amounts of relevant experience
Strong working knowledge and background in the safe operation of high-speed converting equipment
Experience working with external technical service providers and sourcing and supply vendor partners
Analytical skills to design experiments and collect and assess data to support technical recommendations
Practical experience and knowledge in installation qualification, operational qualification and performance qualification and understanding of process validation
Ability to effectively influence alignment to technical recommendations
Ability to effectively demonstrate One K-C Behaviors
Ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate across functions/departments
Ability to effectively communicate to individuals and groups
Ability to work under normal office conditions
Ability to travel by air and ground as necessary up to 25% of the time
Preferred: both KC Plant and Staff experience or equivalent experience from an outside industry
Employment subject to verification of local policies and pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check
Relocation support is not provided; relocation, if necessary, is at the candidate’s own expense

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work model blending remote work with intentional in-person collaboration
Target bonus eligibility
401(k) and Profit Sharing plan
Comprehensive benefits suite
Equal opportunity employment
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard highly encouraged to apply