Product Engineer, Wipers & Materials - Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Roswell, GA 30075
About the Job
Job Description
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.
We are currently seeking a Product Engineer to support the Kimberly-Clark Professional North America Research and Development Team, focusing on industrial wiper development, testing, and commercialization. The role will be located in Roswell, GA and report to the Research Manager of Wiper Product Development.
The role is critical in delivering new product solutions that fuel growth for the Wipers category within the North American business. The role will support product development and commercialization activities fostering product solutions, manufacturing optimization and brand maintenance. This position requires an individual with a passion for delivering products that meet end user needs, and the ability to support multi-faceted R&D programs. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to effectively interface with a broad range of team members, customers, and manufacturing partners.
Responsibilities include:
- Support material, process, and product development projects. These projects will range from concept development through commercialization and could include manufacturing support.
- Plan and carry out project responsibilities as a key project role player to meet objectives. Communicate and document project plans and results to stakeholders.
- Collaborate effectively across internal cross-functional teams as well as external partners and customers.
- Provide protection to technologies, processes, materials, and products through appropriate use of patents and other Intellectual Property protection processes.
- Maintain documentation as required by the stage-gate process and design management requirements.
- Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an effective implementer of research principles, scientific analysis, and project management.
- Conceive creative concepts leading to technical innovations or cost savings opportunities.
- Conduct all communications and transactions with integrity and honesty so as to build a strong business reputation.
- Use financial information and analysis to support fact-based business decisions to support successful implementation of innovation and cost transformation projects
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related major scientific field or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete projects within required timeframes
- A track record of strong project leadership capabilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience and/or understanding of design, development, and commercialization activities related to consumer products.
- Experience working cross-functionally with business unit marketing and sales teams as well as interfacing with manufacturing and vendors.
- Understanding of Kimberly-Clark products, procedures, and processes.
- Strong customer facing communication skills in technical and business settings.
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.
In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
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