Process Engineer

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, caregivers, and customers worldwide. 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. Working at Essity is more than a career; it is where you will play your part in a better future, 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 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. 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, 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. Compensation and Benefits Expected Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits. Pay offered may vary based on individual factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits include: United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision / Delta Dental Insurance Wellness program via Rally Health Care 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Together, we are improving lives every day. #J-18808-Ljbffr Essity