Project Engineer

About Us

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for consumers, patients, caregivers, and customers worldwide. Through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units, we provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day. At Essity, you’ll contribute to a better future by improving well-being and driving positive change for society and the environment.

About The Role

Essity Manufacturing Professional Hygiene is seeking a Project Engineer for our paper mill in Menasha, WI. In this role, you will report directly to the Engineering Manager and take ownership of a wide variety of capital projects across the facility. This position requires a strong presence on the floor, collaborating directly with machine operators to investigate issues and gather data for successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital projects from justification and capital requests to final execution.
• Handle a diverse project scope, ranging from small safety improvements to large machine rebuilds and new equipment installations.
• Manage large breakdown repairs to keep the mill running safely and efficiently.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within the confirmed Capex financial plan.
• Provide practical mechanical engineering support to Operations Engineers to solve recurring issues.
• Act as a role model for safety, ensuring compliance with all health, fire prevention, and environmental regulations.
• Meet or exceed Hygiene Manufacturing Excellence project requirements.
• Define standards for new projects, including product specifications, validation routines, and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for specialized manufacturing programs across the facility.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred, but significant project management experience may be considered in its place.
• At least seven years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred.
• A minimum of five years of direct project management experience, specifically within a manufacturing environment, including managing large capital projects.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to effectively manage projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or World Class Manufacturing principles is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus.
• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance.
• Wellness program through RallyHealthcare 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.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.