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. You’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

About Us:

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Position Summary:

Scientists and engineers at Kimberly-Clark work as a member of a Research & Engineering (R&E) team to develop and implement new product, process, material or technology concepts. The scientist for this role will lead material innovation projects ranging from anticipatory development through commercialization activities to support personal care products projects. The area of focus is materials, structures and processes to support personal care products via nonwoven technologies. Candidates should have several years of nonwovens experience developing materials. Experience leading projects or commercializing prototypes is an additional desired skill, but not a requirement. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to effectively interface with a broad range of team members, global customers, and manufacturing partners. This position reports to a manager and receives direction in the form of specific project objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Support complex projects of considerable significance or a multiplicity of smaller, related projects. Carry out assigned project tasks in a timely, diligent, and professional manner in order to accomplish objectives within prescribed scope, schedule, and cost.
• Lead material and process development efforts on nonwoven materials commonly found in disposable personal care products. Business partners can be any regional team within KC.
• Conceive of creative material or process technology concepts that drive KC’s products towards their Lighthouse Claims.
• Conduct all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty to build an unimpeachable business reputation.
• Document knowledge and report research and development work as required by R&E policy.
• Maintain knowledge and skill in the business's range of technical and product areas, including competitive benchmarks and next best alternatives.
• Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected and included regardless of their individual differences. Be motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a minimum of a bachelor's or advanced degree in a related major scientific or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 3 plus years of experience in a research or engineering capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete projects within required timeframes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and background in commercialization projects in the Nonwovens field including product or technology understanding. A demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process or product related initiatives.
• Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark products, procedures, and processes.
• Strong customer facing communication skills in technical and business settings.

Total Benefits: For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com

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.

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.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.