Lead Scientist - Materials

Job Description

You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions engineering innovative solutions advancing scientific understanding and constantly pushing the boundaries of whats possible. You want to be part ofa 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 youll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

In this role you will:

• Serve as a member of the Huggies Diapers Develop and Commercialization team supporting material development and commercialization required to support product process material or technology concepts.
• Work with fast moving Personal Care consumable products.
• Report to a Team Leader and receive direction in the form of specific project and innovation pipeline objectives.
• Develop and lead material qualification plans in partnership with Product Process Manufacturing and Supply teams.
• Collaborate with Product teams to understand consumer needs and product performance targets.
• Collaborate with PC project teams & ensure development/commercialization work for material qualification is effectively progressed.
• Collaborate with key material suppliers to develop relationships and technologies to accelerate innovation to our consumers.
• Lead materials work stream for projects.
• Ensure all work complies with corporate safety regulatory product safety and sustainability requirements.
• Work independently and progress with limited instruction and as part of a larger cross functional team.
• The incumbent will interact daily with the R&E community consisting of product process and material experts. This team is accountable for the development through launch phases of improved or new materials the deliver on consumer needs.
• The incumbent will provide leadership and decision making from the material perspective to the overall project stakeholders through qualification process.
• Weekly the incumbent will influence vendors and partner with procurement supply chain safety regulatory and legal as required by project needs.

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the world. In fact millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldnt exist without talented professionals like you.

At Kimberly-Clark youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability inclusion wellbeing and career development.

You love what you do especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark were constantly exploring new ideas on how when and where we can best achieve results.

In one of our manufacturing roles youll focus on winning with consumers and the market while putting safety mutual respect and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role you will need the following qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in related scientific or engineering discipline.
• 3 years of industry experience in research or engineering product/material development project management roles or other related experience.
• A demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and across functional boundaries to complete projects within required timeframes.
• Exceptional skills effectively communicating/translating complex technical concepts to others.
• Travel up to 15% if needed including some international travel.

Preferred:

• Experience with vendor management.
• Experience analyzing material properties and impact on product performance.
• Experience in materials development including translating material development needs from prototype to commercial scale demonstrations completing material and product validations.
• Experience leading material and product commercial launch activities with global manufacturing partners.
• International experience in a global organization.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits youd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview see .

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.

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime please check out the careers website.

And finally the 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 encompassesthe experiences of our 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.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clarks applicable mobility benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clarks sole discretion.

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