Mechanical Engineer

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Job description

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.


It's "all for one and one for all" in our organization

Supportive team effort is the way to go. Our inclusive workplace demonstrates that when you support each other, there are fewer errors, issues are resolved with comradely communication, and work is shared when necessary to get the job done. It's a wonderful arrangement, and every member of our diverse staff feels the strength of this unity. We include, respect, and look to promote every deserving individual. If you can give and receive support, you'll find a like-minded group with us.


From brands such as Huggies® and Kleenex® to medical devices and workplace solutions, Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life. We hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position globally in more than 80 countries, but we're not just changing diapers here. Our employees are changing the world for the better with innovative products that create new categories and push existing ones to a higher level. If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.


We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer at our Paris Plant. Mechanical Engineers at Kimberly-Clark initiate, design, develop, optimize and problem solve manufacturing and supporting processes.


This position will report to an Engineering Team leader supporting a site platform team.


KEY CUSTOMERS Project Leaders, Engineering, Research, Operations, Maintenance, and Consumers


CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS

• Identify and resolve process and equipment problems.

• Initiate creative and practical designs which meet expectations.

• Implement engineering and scientific analysis principles.

• Apply engineering standards and procedures.

• Document work to ensure information is retrievable.


SCOPE

The incumbent will report to the Engineering Team Leader and receives direction in the form of specific objectives. Recognized for understanding the application of technology and demonstrates the ability to interface with team members.


QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must possess a bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited College or University.
  
  
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
  
  

DIMENSIONS


Vary widely with the assignment and typically include:

• Project responsibility of $0.5 to $1MM
  
  
• Support Project Engineering team, Maintenance, and/or Operations
  
  
• Multiple projects
  
  

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design and Development: Initiate, design, develop and optimize Manufacturing/Converting assets and supporting processes to achieve unit objectives.
  
  
• Technical Knowledge: Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an implementer of engineering principles and /or scientific analysis in meeting unit objectives.
  
  
• Safety: Support implementation of the loss control improvement process by compliance with critical safety rules. Visibly demonstrate that safety is a value by following safety procedures, maintaining a safe workplace and complying with safety rules. Develop equipment, processes and products that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Actively participate in achieving organization and personal safety objectives. Follow the Safety Roles and Responsibilities Matrix by holding yourself and all team members accountable to its tenets.
  
  
• Security and Documentation: Maintain security and documentation to ensure the retrieval of data and protection of proprietary information.
  
  
• Problem Solving: Seek, recognize, define and solve problems/opportunities to achieve unit objectives.
  
  
• Internal Control: Lead assigned projects/tasks to meet unit objectives within applicable corporate policies. Place emphasis on Corporate Financial Instructions (CFI) and Internal Control.
  
  
• Communications: Communicate fully with superiors, subordinates and others who have need to know. Be informative without being obtrusive or vexatious. Communicate in a way that is timely, yet prompt; complete, yet concise; candid, yet accurate; and clear, yet responsive.
  
  
• Human Resources Development: Assist in the development of others in the area of his/her expertise, while demonstrating an understanding of those with a diverse background or experience.
  
  
• Quality: Improve process capability to deliver a reduction in defects and variability. Identify, develop, and implement products, processes, materials, systems, and procedures to achieve business objectives.
  
  
• Diversity: Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.
  
  

We foster great, team-spirited collaborations

Our organization is truly a diverse community that's open for everyone to participate in making a difference. If you want your insights and ideas to be heard and possibly enacted for your advancement and ours, you'll feel at home here. We value diversity in all its forms, and so here, you will find no limits to your professional growth. We welcome you into the process of exchanging ideas with work that is both stimulating and profitable.


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:

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-TX-Paris

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time