Process Engineer

Essity; Chatterton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. You will establish standards, support operations, and apply Global Manufacturing Excellence principles to deliver safer, higher-quality and more efficient production.

With early-career engineers as a focus, the role emphasizes analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on development in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Early experience in manufacturing or production environment or demonstrated potential through academic projects.
• Strong analytical and technical understanding of machinery, processes and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; able to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize production processes using Statistical Process Control methodologies to improve efficiency and performance.
• Define, implement and maintain process settings and standards such as centerlining and CIL practices.
• Lead root cause analysis and standardization initiatives to sustainably enhance production outcomes.
• Act as the process and technology expert within the area and translate production data into actionable insights.
• Train and coach production teams to ensure adherence to standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Support product/material development and project implementation using Design for Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Statistical Process Control

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Team development

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement across production. You will establish standards, support operational teams, and ensure consistent application of Global Manufacturing Excellence principles. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will analyze production data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that enhance performance, quality, and safety. This role offers strong development potential, particularly for early-career engineers eager to build expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment. What You Will Do

• Process Improvement: Monitor and optimize production processes using Statistical Process Control methodologies to improve efficiency and performance
• Standardization: Define, implement, and maintain process settings and standards such as centerlining and CIL practices
• Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analysis and standardization initiatives to sustainably enhance production outcomes
• Technical Expertise: Conduct technical gap analyses and act as the process and technology expert within your area
• Data Analysis: Translate production data into actionable insights, priorities, and improvement plans for teams
• Team Development: Train and coach production teams to ensure adherence to standards, procedures, and best practices
• Project Support: Contribute to product/material development and project implementation using Design for Six Sigma methodologies Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Early experience in a manufacturing or production environment, or strong potential demonstrated through academic or practical projects
• Strong analytical and technical understanding of machinery, processes, and data analysis
• Effective communicator with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and lead improvement discussions