Senior Materials Scientist

Kimberly-Clark

Neenah, Wisconsin, USA
Base: $105,740 – $130,620 usd; bonus: eligible for...
Hybrid
5+ years non-woven materials experience
Personal care product materials expertise
Bachelor's degree in materials or engineering
Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist for its Neenah, Wisconsin location, focusing on materials development for personal care products like diapers and wipes. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in non-woven materials, strong leadership, and collaboration skills to drive innovation and improve product functionality

Job Summary

  • The Senior Materials Scientist will provide functional leadership in Personal Care R&D for Diapers, Wipes, and Specialty Pants Discovery.
  • Kimberly-Clark offers relocation benefits and a flexible work model blending remote work with intentional in-person collaboration.
  • This role involves driving innovation from initial prototypes through Minimum Viable Product stages while collaborating with global manufacturing facilities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist for its Neenah, Wisconsin location, focusing on materials development for personal care products like diapers and wipes. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in non-woven materials, strong leadership, and collaboration skills to drive innovation and improve product functionality.

Salary

Base: $105,740 – $130,620 USD; Bonus: Eligible for target bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including 401(k) and Profit Sharing

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years non-woven materials experience
  • Personal care product materials expertise
  • Bachelor's degree in materials or engineering
  • Technical direction and strategy leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with BCC products and materials
  • Matrix organization collaboration experience
  • External technical service vendor management
  • Materials and technology scouting background
  • Coaching and mentoring junior engineers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher required
  • 5+ years experience in non-woven materials
  • Strong technical expertise and problem-solving ability

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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