Process Engineer

About the Role

Essity Health and Medical Solutions is currently seeking a Process Engineer for our manufacturing facility in Manchester, CT.

• 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.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering strongly preferred or significant experience in an engineering role.
• 3+ years of relevant experience (Manufacturing/Assembly Engineering, Quality) with a 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.

Expected compensation: $75,000 – $90,000 annual salary range + annual incentive bonus + benefits.

• United Healthcare PPO / Eye Med 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

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.