Product/Process/Materials Engineering Co-op

Company: Kimberly-Clark
Location: Mobile
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

For 150+ years, Kimberly-Clark has challenged conventional wisdom to reimagine how we can better serve our consumers and impact the world around us. We invented new product categories and built an $18+ billion global business with top brands such as Kleenex -, Scott -, Huggies - and U by Kotex -.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. -Job Role: Product/Process/Materials Co-OpLocation: Various locations throughout United States (relocation assistance may be provided)Role Terms: Spring(Full-Time January - May 2024), Spring/Summer (Full-Time January - August 2024), Summer/Fall (Full-Time May - December 2024) or Fall (Full-Time August - December 2024) in either instance, this is a cooperative education program so you would be required to take off from school during the duration of the co-op term.Additional Information: Must have permanent right to work in the United States both now and in the future.Job OverviewProcess, product, and material engineering Co-Ops have the opportunity to apply scientific and engineering practices to product, medical devices, process, and material design and development. Experimentation could be conducted in a laboratory, manufacturing, or product use environment. Candidates may work with advanced technologies in polymers, surfactants, absorbency, fibers, nonwoven materials, and other fields for design and manufacture of consumer and business to business health and hygiene products are leveraged to create new benefits, to solve current problems, and/or to maintain existing products. Considerable interaction with representatives of engineering and manufacturing is required in meeting project objectives.Job Accountabilities Carry out assigned projects as part of a team. - Demonstrate the ability to fully develop the skills and traits required for continued growth as a scientist. - Conduct all communications and transactions with utmost integrity and honesty. - Document knowledge and report research and development work as required. - Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected. - Strong oral and written communication skills are imperative. - Understanding of basic statistics and computer usage experience is desirable.Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Problem identification, problem solving methodology
• Design of experiment development and trial execution
• Statistical analysis
• Use of statistical tools
• Assimilate and understand technical information
• Product attributes/quality and testing
• R&E systems: machine, electrical, process
• Trial planning and implementation
• Corporation policies and procedures
• Quality standards and procedures
• Heat transfer/thermodynamics
• Material and energy balances
• Process control
• Computer analysis/simulation
• Material science
• Prototyping
• Understanding and developing specifications
• Role of other K-C functions/interactionsQualifications
  • GPA: 3.0 cumulative or higher
  • Completion of 1-1/2 years of college courses
  • Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. on a regular, full-time basis
  • Kimberly-Clark does not offer employment to holders of F-1, J-1, or H-1 visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience
  • Previous Co-op/Intern experience is a plusFor 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. -Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 or - -for assistance. -You must include the six digit Job # with your request. -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.

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