Process Engineer

Company: Essity
Location: Manchester
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Who We Are 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. About the Role 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. What You Will Do An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment. Sets, monitors, and improves the processes according to Statistical Process Control methodologies. Sets and saves process settings and standards and facilitates the application of standards/systems. Support product/material development and project implementation according to Design for Six Sigma Master Daily Direction Setting (DDS) zero loss flow chart and coach teams in the application. Own technical gap analysis of their area of responsibility. Lead small group activity in own technology area because is the expert for process and technology for their lines. Responsible to improve the results. Is ultimately responsible for continuously optimizing the production processes in a sustainable way through root cause analysis (RCA) and standardization. Conducts root cause analysis (RCA) to identify underlying problems with processes or equipment. Is responsible for training and coaching the operation teams to improve behaviors to the defined standards and procedures. Identify and implement changes that improve equipment uptime, reduce cycle times, and enhance overall efficiency. Contributes to AM (Autonomous Maintenance), PM (Planned Maintenance) and FI (Focused Improvement) pillars by providing technical expertise, helping to drive improvements in equipment performance and process reliability. Who You Are Bachelor of Science in Engineering strongly preferred or significant experience in an engineering role. 3 years of relevant experience (Manufacturing/Assembly Engineering, Ops, Engr, Quality). Engineering degree with relevant co-op experience can be substituted for experience requirement. Manufacturing experience strongly preferred. 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. Additional Information The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com Together, we are improving lives, every day Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. Application End Date: Job Requisition ID: Essity260502

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