Process Engineer

About the role

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide. Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere. Essity Health and Medical Solutions is currently seeking a Process Engineer for our manufacturing facility in Manchester, CT. We're looking for people who embody our Beliefs & Behaviors and bring curiosity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. If you want to learn and grow in a collaborative environment where your skills are challenged, but you're always supported, we would love to connect.

Responsibilities

• Drive Process Excellence: Design, monitor, and continuously improve manufacturing processes using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data-driven methodologies.
• Own Standards & Stability: Define, implement, and sustain robust process settings, standards, and systems that ensure consistent, high-quality output.
• Lead Innovation & Development: Support new product and material development through Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and lead successful project implementation.
• Analyze & Improve: Conduct deep root cause analysis (RCA) to solve complex process and equipment issues-turning insights into sustainable solutions.
• Optimize Performance: Identify and implement improvements that increase equipment uptime, reduce cycle times, and boost overall efficiency.
• Be the Technical Expert: Lead small group initiatives, provide expert guidance in your area, and close critical technical gaps.
• Coach & Develop Teams: Train and mentor operations teams, building capability and reinforcing best practices and standards.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Contribute to key pillars including Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Planned Maintenance (PM), and Focused Improvement (FI) to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering strongly preferred or significant experience in an engineering role.
• 3+ years of relevant experience (Manufacturing/Assembly Engineering, Quality) Strong background in process engineering, manufacturing, or continuous improvement
• Experience with SPC, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies
• Proven ability to solve problems using data and structured analysis
• Passion for coaching teams and driving behavioral and cultural change
• A mindset focused on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485 preferred.
• Understanding of Gamma and/or EO sterilization preferred
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in complex manufacturing/assembly activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency leading and managing a portfolio of cross functional projects.
• Six Sigma project leadership/management/coaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency in statistics, data analytics, DOE, and multivariate statistics.
• What We Can Offer You
• At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
• Compensation and Benefits:
• Expected Compensation:
• $75 ,000 - $90 ,000/annual salary range + annual incentive bonus + benefits.
• Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
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