Project Engineer

Job description

Project Engineer About the role

Design and execute product, process, and infrastructure projects, leveraging appropriate suppliers with strong technical expertise and knowledge of applicable new technologies, to contribute to operational reliability, process competitiveness, and the sustainability of our brand image.

What You Will Do

Evaluate, plan, execute, and support infrastructure, equipment, process, and product projects, as well as equipment relocation initiatives, to ensure the achievement of the company’s strategic objectives related to production, continuous improvement, and technological development. Provide technical support to Personal Care plants to maintain and improve machine performance and process efficiency. Analyze, integrate, and leverage technological research and updates to drive process improvements and product development initiatives.

• Develop, coordinate, and manage suppliers and external manufacturers required to execute projects efficiently and effectively. Support and develop maintenance and manufacturing requirements to ensure process stability.
• Implement technical support actions and process improvements aimed at solving operational issues, improving plant KPIs, and reducing operating costs. Support TPM initiatives across the organization to ensure vertical startups, loss elimination, and efficiency improvements. Support process and product innovation initiatives.

Inspire individuals and teams, mobilizing their knowledge, energy, and behaviors to positively impact organizational results. Provide support to the RESH area regarding plant layout drawings, infrastructure projects, and actions aimed at eliminating unsafe conditions within the operation Who You Are: Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related fields.

A specialization or postgraduate degree in Project Management is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, preferably leading and executing engineering or industrial projects.

Knowledge

Mandatory English proficiency at B2 level, Microsoft Project, preferably SAP, project formulation and management, and budget management.

Skills

Leadership, organization, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills

At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and foster merit-based recruitment practices. We encourage applications from individuals with certified disabilities. All applicants are assessed fairly and objectively based on their experience, qualifications, and the skills required for the position. We are also dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees who may require them during the recruitment process and throughout their employment.

Accommodations may include: Accessible facilities and work environments Flexible interview formats and assessment methods Assistive technologies and accessibility tools 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: 21 oct 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity265720