Quality Engineer

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.

Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment.  As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the Role

Essity is currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer. This position will be based at our manufacturing facility located in Dover, DE.

We’re looking for people who embody our Beliefs & Behaviors and bring curiosity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. If you want to learn and grow in a collaborative environment where your skills are challenged, but you’re always supported, we would love to connect. 

What You Will Do

• Be accountable for meeting all or most assigned Quality Engineering deliverables and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Ensure the quality of products produced is consistent with established quality standards.

• Ensure the Quality Unit operates efficiently by assessing current processes and identifying opportunities to streamline and improve them.

• Develop standards for quality measurements in the laboratory and on production lines.

• Develop tools and capabilities to ensure effective monitoring of processes and products, and train RST members, Quality personnel, and Operations teams on quality-related topics such as product specifications, quality checks, SPC, and validation routines.

• Support RST members and technical teams in evaluating and implementing improvements related to quality issues.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure effective communication through meetings and structured communication tools.

• Ensure the timely closure of Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations, ongoing investigations, and other nonconformance investigations.

• Support quality-related product development projects, both internal and external.

• Create and present reports to management and other internal groups. Reports may include rationales, risk assessments, and project deliverables.

• Effectively document complaints and nonconformances in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures.

• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to investigate and resolve technical issues.

• Perform statistical analyses on data sets and accurately interpret the results.

• Support quality audits and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and procedural requirements.

• Effectively interact with vendors, contract manufacturers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams regarding quality-related issues.

• Write, review, update, and approve Quality SOPs.

• Review and provide input on changes to specifications, Nonconformance Reports, and Deviations.

Who You Are

• BS in Engineering or related field.

• Two or more years' experience working in a manufacturing environment in a quality related field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent computer skills — Microsoft Office.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong technical writing skills.

• Knowledge of GMPs, standards, and regulations (preferred ISO 13485:2016).

• Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation:

Annual base salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• 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 [email protected]

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.