Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Through collaboration, you can turn good ideas into great outcomes

You believe that it often takes a variety of viewpoints to reach more informed outcomes. You re energized by open dialogue and collaborative brainstorming. We encourage collaborations, with the understanding that different perspectives can lead to exciting outcomes for all. Let s talk about how we can work together.

Our supportive culture is what propels us

In our workplace, mutual support creates a positive work environment. Errors are more quickly spotted and corrected. Teammates pitch in to share work when necessary to complete a group effort. You and the entire inclusive organization benefits greatly. We welcome and respect everyone in our diverse workforce for who they are as well as what they contribute. If you can give and receive support, you'll love it and do very well here.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Senior Mechanical Engineer for this role will provide technical leadership in the Hand Towel Tissue Recycled Fiber and the site Utilities areas, which includes the wastewater processing plant/Boilers and air compressor equipment. The individual will be responsible for managing the mechanical design, development, optimization and implementation of major systems as required. Overall responsibilities include the delivery of mill asset performance objectives, delivered cost and quality of the hand Towel recycling plant and site Utilities areas. The incumbent will be located at the Loudon Mill and will report to the Fiber and Utilities Operations Team Leader.

CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS

Key customers include: Mill Leadership Team, Recycled Fiber and Tissue Machine Asset Teams, Operating Partners, Maintenance Partners, Mill Technical Team, Operations Specialists and Sector Leadership.

Candidates should have expertise across multiple technologies in plant environments and will have a demonstrated ability to effectively provide work direction to a broad range of team members.

PROJECT DIMENSIONS

Vary widely with assignment and typically include:

• Project responsibility of $1 MM to $30 MM
• Project team of three to thirty people
• Single or multiple projects

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Candidates must possess a bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering and/or Pulp and Paper from an accredited College or University and have a minimum of 5 years experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments. Candidates with an Associate, Bachelor, or advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline and possessing applicable experience may also be considered. Prefer candidates with 8+ years of experience.
• A demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project results within required timeframes.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of experience in a variety of plant and staff assignments, including maintenance and operations.
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing technologies, e.g. LDC, UTAD and fiber based processing experience (RF, broke, Virgin) is preferred.
• Experience working with external technical service providers.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Follows the Safety Roles and Responsibilities Matrix for Loss Prevention and Control by holding themselves and all team members accountable to its tenets.
• Design and Development: Provides guidance in the initiation, design, optimization and development of manufacturing and supporting processes to achieve unit objectives. Specifically to include projects that achieve significant cost savings improvements (YOY).
• Work with the team to support and drive overall business, mill, and department goals.
• Lead mill-wide cost transformation and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead/facilitate/support problem solving on chronic mechanical/safety issues, or large acute process related issues to determine root cause.
• Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development and optimization of manufacturing equipment and processes to meet unit objectives.
• Develop knowledge and skills so as to be recognized for expertise and functional leadership in application of engineering principles, scientific analysis and project management while providing advice and counsel to others.
• Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability. Caring for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance and other personnel.
• Participate in the development of others within the area of the incumbent's expertise.

COMPANY AND LOCATION INFORMATION:

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, nearly a quarter of the world s population trust Kimberly-Clark s brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in 80 countries.

This opening is for a position in the Loudon, Tennessee facility that is part of the K-C Professional business within Kimberly-Clark. The K-C Professional business focusses on providing workplace solutions that are healthier, safer, and more productive.

The facility is located in the city of Loudon on the banks of the Tennessee River and the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The area features a cost of living more than 17% below the national average, no state income tax on wages, unparalleled natural beauty, and an abundance of shops, waterways, hiking trails, and communities that suit any style of living.

Your passion for exceeding expectations makes you the right choice

You know from your own consumer experience the power of being attended to and rightfully treated as though you are very important. If that s the level of service you are committed to giving back, we want to meet you. We appreciate our multicultural staff for the new perspectives and solid skills they contribute. Opportunities are waiting. Come grow with us.

Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day - at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex , and redefined categories with Huggies and U by Kotex . While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe.

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.

With an inclusive culture, our employees - and the original thinking they bring to Kimberly-Clark - make us stronger. EOE disability/vet.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role s country only. K-C will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided in K-C s sole discretion.

Primary Location

USA-TN-Loudon

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time