Process Engineer

essity; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, turn data into improvements, and drive continuous improvement across production. You will establish standards and support ops teams while applying Global Manufacturing Excellence principles.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will analyze production data, identify opportunities, and implement solutions that boost efficiency, quality, and safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Early experience in manufacturing or strong project work.
• Strong analytical and technical understanding of machinery, processes, and data.
• Effective communicator with cross-team collaboration skills.

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
• Conduct technical gap analyses and act as the process and technology expert within your area
• Translate production data into actionable insights, priorities, and improvement plans for teams
• Train and coach production teams to ensure adherence to standards, procedures, and best practices
• Contribute to product/material development and project implementation using Design for Six Sigma methodologies

Skills

Analytical

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Statistical Process Control

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 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

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

Application End Date: 24 Sept 2026

Job Requisition ID: Essity265292