Essity

Project Engineer

Essity  •  Rionegro, CO / Colombia, CO (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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

Essity

About Essity

Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company. Our expertise in hygiene and health 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. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, 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, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.

Our leading global brands 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. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located 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!

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Stockholm, SE
Year Founded
Unknown
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