Job Description
This role will be part of Kimberly Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You’ll be part of a high‑potential business that combines Kimberly‑Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.
Implementing and improving maintenance practices in a facility that creates top‑notch products for nearly ¼ of the world’s population is challenging work, but it’s worth it when you’re recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see those essential products being used by your own loved ones each day.
As part of the highly skilled Asset Support Team, the Mechanical Engineer will work under the direction of the Converting Asset Leader to provide both proactive and reactive maintenance support within their area discipline. This will be a hands‑on role in both planned maintenance and troubleshooting scenarios. In this role, you will be installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical components of machines and assets in our mill facility, in accordance with our reliability strategy and site safety standards.
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, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly‑Clark products every day. We know that these amazing Kimberly‑Clark products wouldn’t exist without skilled workers, like you. Here, you’ll use your skills to make some of the most helpful things for billions of people all around the world - all in a safe, stable, and caring environment. While our products support better lives for billions of people around the world, our company passionately supports the ability for more than 45,000 employees to do their best work and enjoy life.
With manufacturing roles in 2 locations across the United Kingdom, there’s more than one way to create your future with our winning team. It’s all here for you at Kimberly‑Clark; you just need to clock in!
About You
As a person, you’re a flexible thinker, a motivated fixer – someone who is always taking initiative to solve problems, make things better and respectfully engage others along the journey with you. As a Mechanical Engineer, you are able to demonstrate your previous mechanical engineering experience, you work best under pressure and you deliver high value to your team by owning issues through resolution, being flexible (in both mindset and practice) and working collaboratively with them toward team goals.
* Strong awareness for safety.
* Demonstrate and drive the 3 Safety Obligations.
* Take decisive action when in “red condition” versus standard.
* Conduct all necessary Process health checks and essential care rounds.
* Identify appropriate solutions to failure. Applies analysis techniques such as Asset Criticality, FMEAC/FMEA, RCM, Fall, Event and Weibull analysis.
* Develop, track, measure and analyse site reliability metrics driving appropriate action plans.
* Support all site condition monitoring activities.
* Communicate closely with immediate team and Asset Leader to share condition of own area of responsibility.
Total Benefits
Our manufacturing employees are some of our most important workers, our most loyal fans and our favourite people, so we take care of them really well. You’ll enjoy a full range of benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions, flexible savings and spending accounts, income protection insurance, support for life choices such as education, adoption and relocation, a pension with up to 20% contribution, and other programs described in full detail at https://www.mykcbenefits.com.
To Be Considered
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Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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.
Job Details
Primary Location: Barrow Mill
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub‑Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Senior Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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