Lead Packaging Engineer

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Kotex, Poise, Depend, and Kimberly-Clark Professional. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. About You An exciting opportunity has opened up to join the Kimberly-Clark Professional Packaging Team as a Packaging Engineer II. This is a pivotal role which touches every product KCP take to market, working with your customers in category / platform management, you will be responsible for managing the packaging development for new and existing products. In one of our R&D roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include: Deliver innovative, cost effective packaging solutions to the KCP business which minimize cost, add value to the customer and show strong progress on sustainability for KC and our stakeholders. Oversee and manage the complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing. Understand and strive continually to improve the capability of existing KCP packaging and packaging equipment to better meet customer and end-user requirements. Recommend and lead packaging development programs that reduce damage, or provide competitive advantage. Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage. Establish and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers to maintain an up to date knowledge of packaging and packaging equipment developments. Understand and communicate the impact and relevant detail of regional legislation. Develop and maintain packaging specifications and packaging standards supporting the production and manufacturing of KCP products. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in packaging, engineering, business, or related discipline; and 3+ years of related experience. Computer skills with CAPE, TOPS, Artios CAD, Microsoft Word and Excel are required. General understanding of material supplier's manufacturing process; Ability to design corrugated, carton board, paper wrap and film structures; Demonstrated ability to perform in a team-oriented environment is essential. Understand correlation of final art to package design; Awareness of applicable packaging laws and regulations Expected travel approximately 10% Led by Purpose. Driven by You. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you. Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. 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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses 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. 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. #LI-Hybrid Grade 10/P2: Grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country Salary Range: 87,260 – 107,780 USD At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kimberly-Clark