Senior Materials Scientist:

Job DescriptionPlease Note: Position located in Neenah, Wisconsin Metro Area. Kimberly-Clark relocation benefits available!

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional® At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

About You

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. Job responsibilities include:

The Senior Materials Scientist will provide materials functional leadership in Personal Care Research and Development (R&D) for Diapers, Wipes and Specialty Pants Discovery for KCNA. The primary focus will be on materials development for innovation projects ranging from early materials exploration through viability and optimization. The incumbent will provide materials leadership through development and execution of learning plans focused on enabling exploration and Minimum Viable Product and Technology for the existing product forms and new product forms, as dictated by technology or product innovation. Activities will be focused across our North American Personal Care, Global manufacturing facilities, and external contract manufacturers and internal and external suppliers. This role will work in conjunction with R&D project team members and cross-functional partners. The incumbent reports to an R&D Manager and receives work direction from the Manager and Technical Leader and will give work direction, coaching, and mentoring to junior team members.

• Identify material innovation aligned to meet consumer and business needs within the Personal Care business.

• Seek and understand competitive technologies and innovation.

• Provide leadership within a team environment to drive innovation from initial product/material prototype, BVs, and helping support the FEI process through MVC, MVP, MVT.

• Collaborate broadly inside the organization with R&E, BG&I Marketing, I&A, pilot plant, and cross-functional disciplines.

• Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized as an effective materials scientist across Personal Care

• Acquire and transfer technical knowledge in the area of materials with a focus on developing solutions for both existing and future products and processes.

• Ability to coach and mentor junior engineers.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in materials, engineers or relevant scientific discipline

• 5+ years of experience in non-woven materials in personal care products

• Strong technical expertise, communication, and problem-solving ability

• Effective leader and implementer of projects and developments

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction and long-term strategy related to materials, paired with strong ability to document technical knowledge

Preferred:

• Experience in BCC products and materials

• Ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate across functions/departments

• Experience with external technical service, sourcing, and supply vendor partners

• Experience in materials and technology scouting

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.

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

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

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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.

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.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

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Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 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 Location

• Neenah
• West R&E Office

Additional Locations

USA-REMOTE

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time