R&D Engineer

R&D Engineer

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

Position Description

The EM Personal Care Innovation Engineer plays a critical role to deliver Kimberly-Clark Enterprise Market(EM) results . This role is responsible for partnering with the R&D product developers and LCMs to develop innovation & Cost-saving, engineering solutions to set the short to medium product innovation plans for categories in EM. Delivering the innovation plans on time with highest quality  – as well as ensuring fast and max adoption (from other regions and across the region) considering supply complexity and financial optimization. Develop solutions to address key local markets challenges/opportunities that can’t be adopted. This role reports to EM R&D capability team leader. This role requires a highly collaborative individual living the performance driven culture, who can work closely with senior cross functions and ABU teams and manage complex product matrix of different formats and different mills capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Innovation strategy : Work with R&D and supply chain partners to develop the 0-3 year product & process innovation development plan for EM, to support the EM growth and to meet KPIs.  

• Innovation delivery: Deliver the 0-3 year product innovation pipeline across Personal care categories to support the strategical growth in key lead markets. Work with Supply Chain, and other R&D functions under adopt first and adjust to EM needs (formats, mill capabilities, cost). Move fast - Overcome barriers for fast implementation cross markets and formats.

• Develop and optimize equipment and processes that meet innovation success criteria, safety codes, policies and guidelines.

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.

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Requirements

• +7 years of experience in R&D innovation engineering or supply chain engineering. Professional background in  engineering, process & product development. Adopt & Apply from other regions/sectors/categories

• Experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as: statistical process control, design of experiments, process capability studies, Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing.

• Ability to resolve complex problems and translate market observations to business opportunities.

• A demonstrated ability to work independently, or as part of a team while providing task-oriented direction to others to complete projects within required timeframes.

• Strong capability to make decision and to drive for clear decisions and actions. Analytical and fact-based decision-making skills with strong intuition, be able to “connect the dots” and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.

• Highly developed collaboration skills with an ability to work and influence across a matrix organization, influencing peers, other functions with credibility and strong business leadership

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
 

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

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.

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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.