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Full time

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On Site

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Bowling Green, KY

Graduate Engineer

Are you ready to innovate for good and make a real impact on people’s lives? Do you want to grow your technical skills while contributing to a safer, more sustainable future? Join Essity and start your journey today!

About the Role

This Graduate Engineer position offers an exciting opportunity to develop technical expertise and leadership skills within a global health and hygiene company. You will participate in a structured training program and gain hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, and process optimization. This role is based in our Bowling Green facility and includes a 3-month Graduate Engineer Training Program in Hoogezand, Netherlands.

What You Will Do

  • Safety & Housekeeping Leadership: Lead by example and actively participate in safety and housekeeping improvement initiatives.
  • Continuous Improvement Projects: Drive projects that enhance productivity, quality, and safety, ensuring proper prioritization and execution.
  • Production Skills Development: Learn troubleshooting techniques and gain expert knowledge of the product supply industry.
  • Technical Mastery: Improve technical skills through the Manufacturing Academy and targeted learning opportunities.
  • Process Control & TPM: Work on key areas to ensure efficient and reliable production processes.
  • Networking: Build a professional network by connecting with peers and other graduate engineers across Essity.
  • Data Analysis: Observe production processes, collect and analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Strong interest in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to learn and apply technical concepts quickly; familiarity with process control and TPM is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with a proactive mindset.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

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

More About Bowling Green

Bowling Green is home to one of Essity’s key manufacturing sites, offering a dynamic environment focused on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. You’ll join a team committed to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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Job Requisition ID:

Essity257748