Project Engineer – Medical

Overview

In this role you will lead strategic Capex projects for Essity’s North America Health and Medical Solutions, driving operational excellence in advanced wound care manufacturing. You will work with cross-functional teams to manage budgets, schedules, and quality, while advancing PMO practices and continuous process improvements. You’ll partner with Sales, Marketing, Procurement and Quality to align investments with corporate goals and regulatory standards. This is a fast-paced, impact-focused position that shapes site performance and product delivery. A strong hook is the opportunity to influence manufacturing capabilities and compliance in a global health solutions leader.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary range $90,000-$120,000
• Up to 20% annual incentive bonus
• Health insurance (UnitedHealthcare PPO)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and 9.5% base contribution
• PTO with paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate capital projects from idea to lessons learned, using best-practice PMO methods
• Manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and resources to achieve on-time, on-budget results
• Contribute to site-wide PMO improvements and align with the global PMO function
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in processes
• Coordinate financial alignment of investments with corporate systems and generate detailed project plans
• Align site operations with Sales & Marketing activities at regional and global levels
• Identify and negotiate with external suppliers and equipment firms to meet site performance objectives
• Oversee manufacturing method validation in compliance with ISO 13485 and support Quality with CAPA investigations
• Provide engineering support for risk analysis tools including FMEA
• Validate manufacturing equipment and processes, including packaging and sterilization
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, finance, and section leaders

Key requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 3+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering
• PMP Certification highly desirable
• Experience in regulated industries (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485) with strong mechanical/electrical aptitude
• Knowledge of automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of statistical process control
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in complex manufacturing/assembly activities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with internal and external stakeholders
• 25% – 30% travel

• strong communication
• independence
• stakeholder management
• FMEA
• statistical process control (SPC)
• ISO 13485

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