Packaging Engineer

Job Description

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. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

The Packaging Engineer provides ownership of packaging development projects from concept to launch in support of brand and category strategies to meet customer and consumer needs, as well as deliver financial results with winning value propositions and products. This individual manages, develops, designs and specifies packaging structures and materials that assist the consumer business sectors in meeting their objectives.  This includes the attractive merchandising and safe shipping of products under varying conditions of climate, environment and different modes of transportation. Key customers in this role include: Research & Engineering, Product Supply, Marketing, Customer Development, Sales Strategy, Finance, Legal, Market Research, External Consultants and Research Organizations, Vendors (directly and through Procurement).

In this role, you will:

Leads, manages and supports aspects of technical packaging changes/waivers/components/projects, including new product/package introductions or launches as well as product/process changes and rollovers. This includes die line development, unit load creation and prototyping/sampling.  Packaging development may include various materials, including but not limited to fiberboard, corrugate, cartons, plastics and/or films.Determines packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required. Designs package exteriors considering such factors as product identification, sales appeal, aesthetic quality, printing, sealing, fastening devices and production techniques. Develops the required type of packaging materials to maximize convenience, utility and function based on the product's physical characteristics, safety and special handling requirements.Adheres to packaging and transportation industry, customer/vendor and KC standards, procedures and requirements to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.  Understands and follows corporate policies and procedures and industry standards for packaging specifications.Demonstrates knowledge of internal K-C & external vendor/copacking operations, technology and production capabilities, as well as supply chain processes, to integrate operations and supply chain solutions and objectives into package development – to capitalize on cost reduction and production efficiency opportunities. Assesses and develops action plans to overcome packaging related manufacturing issues.Understands the consumer, customer and competitive environment to ensure consistency and alignment with brand equity to drive category growth.  Identifies and recommends new technology and/or materials used in the packaging industry to create leading edge package designs, innovations and prototypes.Recognized as a packaging subject matter expert on cross functional and multi-level teams for a wide range of package development projects including both large, complex projects as well as full scope ownership for smaller projects. Designs and coordinates laboratory activities and tests using scientific systems/tools to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of materials, copackers and vendors.Provides technical support to ensure quality standards, package performance, and continued supply of products and packaging materials. Identifies and tests/qualifies alternate sources for raw materials and packaging components. 

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and 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 wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s 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, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: 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.

In one of our professional roles, you’ll 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:

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related degree; Packaging Co-op/Internship experience and/or 1+ years of professional experience required.Demonstrated accomplishments in Packaging Engineering preferably within the Consumer Products industryBasic knowledge of packaging development and operations/supply chain processes.Experience in LEAN practices/manufacturingTOPS/CAPE/CAD experience is required, SAP/PLM experience is preferred.Able to travel up to 25% of the work time.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
 

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 encompasses 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. 

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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only.

Grade 11/P1: Grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country

Salary Range: 78,660 – 92,980 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.

Primary LocationNeenah - West R&E Office

Additional Locations

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time