Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Become part of the team powering household names like Kleenex®, Scott® and Viva®.

At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark. 

You were made to create what’s next: this is your opportunity to investigate unanswered questions, engineer inventive solutions and keep pushing the limits of what’s possible. You’re drawn to a performance culture set on solving real-world problems with purpose and precision.

You want a workplace that champions sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career growth.

In this role, you’ll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide. We’ll be Unstoppable Together. 

This is a fixed-term cover for a period of 12 months, suited to an experienced Mechanical Engineer who is comfortable operating with a high level of autonomy in a manufacturing environment.

Candidates must have prior industry experience, as this role is not suited to recent graduates.

About You

In one of our Engineering roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre.

Job responsibilities include:


* Provide technical support for ongoing improvements to assets, processes, product, and quality through innovative solutions and the application of new technologies


* Maintain mechanical reliability and ensure compliance with Kimberly-Clark’s engineering standards, asset safety, and integrity requirements


* Promote a safe operating environment by applying Kimberly-Clark’s EHS and Loss Control Management System principles


* Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset performance, reduce downtime, and improve production efficiency


* Apply structured problem solving (e.g.

root cause analysis, 4SPS) to identify and resolve equipment and process issues


* Support or lead projects including design, installation, commissioning, and optimisation of mechanical systems in an operating environment


* Monitor asset performance and implement improvements to maximise plant reliability and operational efficiency


* Work collaboratively across cross-functional teams to align priorities, manage risks, and deliver outcomes


* Apply quality management principles to support Kimberly-Clark’s goal of achieving world-class manufacturing standards

Skills and Requirements:


* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)


* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a high-speed manufacturing or industrial environment


* Demonstrated experience improving asset reliability and delivering mechanical or process improvement initiatives in a plant-based environment


* Strong problem-solving capability with the ability to analyse complex technical issues and implement practical solutions


* Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver projects in an ope...