Lead Mechanical Engineer
Marinette, WI, USA · Mid · Contract
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$3,470 more — $90,730 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $90,730 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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're not the person who will settle for just any role.
- Incumbent reports to Product System Manager.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple medium-to-large initiatives to deliver improvements to asset performance or plant systems; lead major initiatives for breakthrough improvements, solving higher level problems for the plant
- Identify cost savings opportunities and manage expense spending to asset budget
- Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, LEAN principles, and project management.
- Support maintenance personnel when troubleshooting complex issues.
- Identify and document issues and opportunities with existing equipment.
- Lead a safety work team
- Partner with maintenance on reliability projects
- Assist in developing and managing strategic obsolescence replacement plan
- You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.
- Develop and deliver equipment and processes that meet safety requirements, policies, and guidelines.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve objectives within required timeframes.
Nice to have
- Extensive knowledge with tissue making production equipment, materials, and processes is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability of writing and presenting updates to leadership.
- Multiple years of experience in a variety of plant manufacturing and staff support or capital project assignments, including maintenance, utilities, and asset support.
- Experience working with external technical service providers.
- Familiarity with high-speed manufacturing equipment machine startups.
- Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark engineering procedures and processes is beneficial
- Flexibility to travel up to 15% for benchmarking and best practice sharing across KCNA
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
Compensation
- 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.
Benefits
- You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
- shift coverage
Company info
- flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
- If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
- At Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.
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