EM R&D Innovation Engineering

Overview

EM R&D Innovation Engineering – EM R&D Innovation Engineer role focused on delivering innovation & cost-saving engineering solutions to set short- to medium-term product innovation plans for Kimberly-Clark Enterprise Market (EM). The position requires partnering with R&D product developers and LCMs to develop and deliver on-time, high-quality innovation plans while optimizing for supply, cost, and adoption across regions and formats. Reports to the EM R&D capability team leader and requires collaboration across senior functions and ABU teams within a complex product matrix.

Responsibilities

• Innovation strategy : Work with R&D and supply chain partners to develop the 0-3 year product & process innovation plan for EM to support growth and meet KPIs.
• Innovation delivery : Deliver the 0-3 year product innovation pipeline across Personal Care categories to support strategic growth in key lead markets. Collaborate with Supply Chain and other R&D functions to adapt to EM needs (formats, mill capabilities, cost). Move fast and overcome barriers for cross-market implementation.
• Develop and optimize equipment and processes : Design and optimize equipment and processes that meet innovation success criteria, safety codes, policies and guidelines.

About Us

Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Kotex, Poise, Depend, Kimberly-Clark Professional. You know our brands and millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We value talented professionals who contribute to our legacy.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of a team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and offer opportunities for growth.

About You

You perform at the highest level, thrive in a performance culture, and value sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing and career development. You enjoy work that makes a difference and value flexible, hybrid work arrangements that empower you to balance office time with leadership support.

In manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market while prioritizing safety, mutual respect, and human dignity. To succeed, you will need the following qualifications :

Requirements

Experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as statistical process control, design of experiments, process capability studies, Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing.

Ability to resolve complex problems and translate market observations to business opportunities.

Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team while providing task-oriented direction to others to complete projects within required timeframes.

Strong decision-making ability and drive for clear decisions and actions. Analytical, fact-based, and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.

Highly developed collaboration skills with the ability to influence across a matrix organization and with credibility and strong business leadership.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Total Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions; on-site fitness center and occupational health support; allowances for safety equipment; flexible savings and spending accounts; diverse income protection options; and programs to support education, relocation, or 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. In the meantime, check out the careers website : careers website.

And finally, the fine print…

Kimberly-Clark is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer. We value diverse experiences and passions of our team members to brands that improve life globally. We do not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

The statements describe general nature and level of work and are not exhaustive. Employment may include pre-screening tests, such as drug screening, background checks, and other verification.

Primary Location : No KC Work Site – Vietnam

Additional Locations :

Worker Type : Employee

Worker Sub-Type : Regular

Time Type : Full time

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