*Senior Mechanical Project Engineer* *Location: Barrow Plant, Barrow-In-Furness, UK* *Permanent, Full time * Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Andrex®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 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. *About You * In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. In this role you will systematically lead the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple capital investment projects ensuring that they are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Whilst, adhering to the functional design specification and applying an in-depth understanding of operational requirements and legislative compliance throughout. What’s more, you’ll train and mentor others, creating a legacy of best practice at our Barrow in Furness factory on the edge of the beautiful Lake district! In this role, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to: * Provide vision and leadership in the continual analysis, design, development, implementation and optimisation of processes, equipment and infrastructure through management of capital project investment programs across Barrow Mill and full adherence to the Kimberly-Clark Capital Project Administration Manual. * Use of KPI’s to meet long-term and short-term strategic business goals, ensuring mill capital investments are accurately scoped and prioritised through reviews of HSE implications, return on investment, strategic opportunities and sustaining asset lifecycle management. * Champion and continuously improve all site safety requirements, including the supervision of contractors, including the permit to work process, risk assessments and method statements. * Take ownership and deliver on one or more OSH performance standards as a responsible person or a deputy responsible person. * Provide engineering biased operational technical advice, though the leadership of complex operational/project problem-solving activities, to achieve business objectives. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: * You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, in an Engineering discipline. * Experience leading high valve end to end capital investment programs. * Flexibility to travel globally from 0-20% of the year to meet project & business needs. * Legislative machinery safety & CE marking qualifications – or willing to travel to remote courses to gain this competence. * FMCG process knowledge. Desirable * Process knowledge related to tissue manufacturing and/or tissue converting equipment and/or automation. * Experience in SAP GUI – Maintenance, purchase orders, WBS management. * 2D / 3D CAD experience – AutoCAD or Solidwork *Led by Purpose. Driven by You.* *Total Benefits* We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you. * Market-leading pension contribution. * Bonus scheme. * Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximise health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents. * Private Medical Insurance, great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. * 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. *Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark * We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value. *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](https://www.careers.kimberly-clark.com/en/our-careers/career-areas). *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 local policies. LI-Onsite R-IFP