Material Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Material Engineer to join our dynamic Initiative Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and performance of all materials used in our finished products. From the development and validation of new materials to the management of existing ones, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of materials, ensuring they meet our high standards.

What you will Do

The Material Engineer will support new product initiatives by developing material specifications and collaborating with suppliers to optimize material characteristics and manage complaints. They will oversee raw material aspects during validation, coach the Converting team on material specifications, and manage material defects.

Additionally, they will handle communication regarding quality incidents and complaints with the Converting and Quality departments.

The role involves acting as a safety role model, developing BOM material data sheets, testing materials, and participating in trial executions.

The Material Engineer will collaborate with various departments for material development and optimization, support machine technology modifications, seek value engineering opportunities, and drive continuous improvement of BOM materials to enhance production line performance and support the initiative process.

• Safety Leadership: Act as a role model for safety in all activities.
• Material Development: Develop new BOM material technical data sheets and test materials.
• Trial Execution: Support and participate in trial executions for new products/materials, coordinating the collection of test data.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Interface with GBIS, EPM, R&D Packaging, Sourcing, SQM, and MeSAVE for new material development and optimization.
• Technology Modifications: Participate in and support machine technology modifications related to materials.
• Value Engineering: Continuously seek opportunities for value engineering and material rationalization savings.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive the continuous improvement of BOM materials to enhance production line performance.
• Initiative Support: Support the overall initiative process.

Who you are

The ideal candidate for this role should possess:

• Materials Science Knowledge: Deep understanding of materials science and engineering principles.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and data analysis skills.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, and oversee projects from start to finish.
• Creativity and Innovation: Aptitude for developing new materials and solutions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.

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 we can offer you

Alongside a great starting salary we also offer a 10% employer paid pension scheme, bonus earning opportunity, private medical healthcare, holidays starting at 27 days plus bank holidays and so much more.

Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and excellence, this role will give you the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to significant product upgrades.

If you are passionate about materials engineering and eager to make a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you!

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow, and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Application End Date:

09 Jan 2025

Job Requisition ID:

Essity248807