Process Engineer at Essity

Springvale, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process optimization, Continuous improvement, TPM, Operational excellence, Data analytics, Root cause analysis, DMAIC, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process control, OEE, Safety management, Technical problem-solving, Excel, Statistical techniques

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Process Engineer Join Essity, a global leader in health and hygiene, and help us break barriers to well‑being. As a Process Engineer based at our Springvale site, you’ll play a vital role in improving our manufacturing performance by driving process optimization, eliminating losses, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement. About the Role: In this role, you’ll contribute to site performance by analyzing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing solutions aligned with Essity’s TPM and Operational Excellence frameworks. Working closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams, you’ll play a key part in enhancing safety, productivity, efficiency, and product quality across the site. Your work will directly contribute to cost reduction, waste elimination, process stability, and capability building. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly engaged team with supportive leaders who invest in your growth, and a strong culture of development and succession. What You Will Do: Champion safe work practices and contribute to a strong safety culture. Raise and address safety concerns with confidence and care. Optimize process parameters to improve OEE, reduce waste, and lower cost per unit. Develop and implement process control strategies and standardize best operating conditions. Use data analytics to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities. Lead and support TPM activities including Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement, and Planned Maintenance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using DMAIC, RCA, and other problem‑solving methods. Provide technical support to resolve process disturbances affecting quality, cost, safety, or productivity. Coach operators and frontline leaders in root cause analysis and problem‑solving tools. Review performance data daily and contribute insights to Daily Operations Meetings. Participate in planning and execution of scheduled asset shutdowns. Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, OE, Quality, and Safety teams to enhance performance. Who You Are: You are a proactive problem‑solver with strong analytical skills, a passion for improving manufacturing processes, and have a minimum of three years’ experience in a process, engineering, or manufacturing environment. You bring: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar). Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar CI methodologies. Strong technical problem‑solving capability. Proficiency in data analysis and Excel, including statistical techniques. Experience leading or contributing to CI projects. Nice to have: Green or Black Belt- Six Sigma certification Experience with TPM or Lean manufacturing systems. Background in high‑speed FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, printing, or packaging environments. Experience in developing control strategies and process optimization. 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: 12 May 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity260942 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!

Responsibilities

The Process Engineer will drive manufacturing performance by optimizing processes, eliminating waste, and implementing solutions aligned with TPM and Operational Excellence frameworks. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, productivity, and product quality while coaching staff on problem-solving tools.