Sr. Engineering Manager

Sr. Engineering Manager – Job Description 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. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and cost savings/optimization program development; proactively support business strategies; drive and recommend actions to realize goals; work collaboratively with R&D and peer Mills to support technical needs and identify best practices; determine project management details; monitor progress; implement visions of future direction; drive innovation in the development of new product, process, or material concepts; coach and mentor other team members; and effectively communicate accomplishments. Actively pursue and support standard solutions across the site and within the Tissue Business Unit. Direct reports: 2–5. Indirect reports: 6 Asset‑Based Process Engineers. Customers: Plant Leadership Team, Tissue Manufacturing and Converting Asset Teams, Site Technical Team, Hourly Operations & Maintenance Team, Staff Engineering Team, and Vendors. In this role, you will: Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability. Support the application of the sector Quality Management Process in all assignments and responsibilities. Ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported as appropriate for the position. Manage yourself in accordance with the K‑C Ways of Working, utilize LEAN principles in the development and management of work and drive change within the organization as a role model for process improvement. Protect and defend K‑C proprietary technology, products, and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets. Conceive, develop, validate, share and teach ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or basic scientific knowledge as appropriate to the business unit and peer Mills. Locate existing, internal or external, or novel technology solutions for process and product needs 3–5years from commercialization that enable the realization of business unit strategies and recommend strategies to protect novel technology solutions to sustain identified advantage in market. Apply engineering principles, standards and procedures to the execution of projects and programs to advance process innovation. Maintain technical and scientific expertise in an area of technology and communicate the impact of developments on Kimberly‑Clark. Coach and teach team members to increase technical understanding and effective communication of technical accomplishments and to promote growth of leadership qualities. Implement the documentation and reporting of unit work as required by KC policy, effective communication, protection of proprietary information, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Demonstrate effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment (mill technical and operations resources, suppliers, management, etc.). Support Lean Six Sigma methodology through mentoring of candidates, with a preference for LSS black‑belt certification or active work toward certification. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or related discipline and 12+years industrial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a solid background of technical knowledge and experience combined with a demonstrated track record in leading and directing a technical team and projects that successfully meet business objectives. Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members. Frequently a recognized expert in a key part of the K‑C proprietary knowledge base. Important Skills / Competencies A strong Process Engineering / Process Technical expert level background is required. Subject‑matter expert in papermaking manufacturing technologies, products, processes and materials, with direct experience with Tissue Manufacturing operation and/or process development preferred. Ability to effectively influence across all levels and functions in the organization, drive decision‑making and execute complex projects on demanding timelines. Strong recognized problem‑solving skills, including Complex Problem Solving, with the ability to conduct larger problem‑solving sessions on business‑critical issues (in this mill or others). LSS methodology and ability to progress to the Black‑belt level. US Grade7 (minimum). Benefits 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. EEO and Hiring Practices 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. Salary and Location On‑site salary range: $157,720 – $194,760 USD. Primary location: USA‑TN‑Loudon. Additional locations available. Position type: Full time. #J-18808-Ljbffr