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Graduate Process Engineer

Essity · Neenah, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an engineering project from school or an internship where you improved a process.

What they are checking: Whether they can apply engineering thinking to a real process problem.

Tell me about a time you worked on a team where people disagreed about the approach.

What they are checking: Whether they can work through disagreement productively and still keep the project moving forward.

The posting mentions a network of people leaders. Where do you see yourself in a few years?

What they are checking: Whether they have growth goals that fit an early-career development path.

What would you do

How would you start learning how a tissue converting machine works in your first few weeks?

What they are checking: Whether they learn by going to the floor and talking to operators, not just reading manuals.

An experienced operator disagrees with a change you want to try. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they respect floor experience while still testing ideas with data.

You run a trial and the results are unclear. What do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they design better trials instead of claiming results the data doesn't support.

About the work

A converting line has high waste. How would you find the main cause?

What they are checking: Whether they use data and root cause tools like Pareto charts and 5 Whys.

What statistical tools have you used to analyze process data?

What they are checking: Whether they have basic SPC or data analysis skills.

How would you make sure a process change doesn't create a safety risk?

What they are checking: Whether they think about safety and management of change before acting.

What do you know about how tissue paper is made and converted?

What they are checking: Whether they've done basic homework on the industry and the site.

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The full job description

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Graduate Process Engineer Who We Are Essity is a global health and hygiene leader, headquartered in Stockholm with North American operations. We’re committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovative, sustainable solutions in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical. At Essity, you’ll join a caring culture focused on making the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. About the Role Essity is looking for a talented and self-motivated graduate in the field of process engineering to join our largest finished goods converting site in Neenah, WI. This position is suitable for those who have already completed their studies. You will be part of the team working on the tissue paper and converting machines and in our Neenah Converting location. Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place through our blockbuster innovations coupled with sustainable solutions. We want you to help shape the future of Essity through contributing your technical knowledge, developing our processes and being part of our network of people leaders. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk. What You Will Do As a graduate engineer, you’ll play a key role in challenging norms, driving change, and making a tangible impact within our global hygiene and health business. Based in Neenah, you’ll join our professional converting production team, working alongside experienced colleagues to grow your skills and knowledge. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing safety-oriented processes for yourself and others • Applying engineering principles to design manufacturing steps for tissue-based consumer products that meet high standards of quality and cost • Performing standard technical tasks and preparing operational documentation • Monitoring production processes and analyzing data to identify improvement opportunities • Learning to troubleshoot using root cause analysis • Leading projects that support continuous improvement • Engaging in ongoing learning through industry-specific training modules Who You Are You’re a recent engineering graduate (bachelor’s or master’s) with a strong environmental focus and a curious mindset about how engineering can shape the future. You’re data-driven, passionate about process improvement, and thrive in team environments. You’re eager to lead and take ownership of responsibilities. While prior work experience isn’t required, internships in manufacturing are a plus. What We Can Offer You Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits: United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance Wellness program Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance. Employee Assistance Program PTO offering with Paid Holidays Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance Employee discounts program Scholarship program for children of Essity employees. 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. Application End Date: Job Requisition ID: Essity255104

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