Process Engineer

Essity; Hazelhurst; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Process Engineer in the United Kingdom to optimize manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. You will establish standards, support operational teams, and apply Global Manufacturing Excellence principles across production lines.

This role offers development potential for early-career engineers in a dynamic manufacturing setting. You will analyze production data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that enhance performance, quality, and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize production processes to improve efficiency and performance.
• Define and maintain process settings and standards (centerlining/CIL).
• Lead root cause analyses and standardization initiatives.
• Conduct gap analyses and act as process/technology expert in area.
• Translate production data into actionable insights and improvement plans.
• Train and coach production teams to ensure adherence to standards.
• Support product/material development and projects using Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Process improvement

Statistical Process Control

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Process Engineer

Ready to turn data into impactful production improvements? Want to solve real-world manufacturing challenges and grow your engineering career? Join us and help shape efficient, sustainable processes -

About the Role

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

Who You Are

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Early experience in a manufacturing or production environment, or strong potential demonstrated through academic or practical projectsStrong 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

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us#LI-KB2 #Essity-UK #OnSiteApplication

Application End Date:10 Nov 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity265112SummaryLocation: StubbinsType: Full time