Engineering Intern at Essity North America Inc. in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Who We Are 

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.  

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. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.  

At Essity: This Is What We Do 

About the Role 

Essity Health and Medical is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern who will take a hands-on learning approach to the machine production process. In this role, you will gain a basic understanding of the converting machine by shadowing experienced technicians and team coordinators. Your primary responsibility will be to operate in a data-driven and evidence-based manner, assisting in identifying root causes of production losses on the machine. You’ll collaborate closely with an Engineering Mentor to prioritize work and apply Essity’s problem-solving techniques. 

The ideal candidate should live in Bowling Green, KY.

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:

• Identify and utilize machine drawings and technical documentation for learning theory of operations of the equipment.




• Learn to use the evidence gathering tools (high speed camera, vision systems, etc.) for studying root causes.




• Follow Essity Zero Loss Flowchart for stop elimination through creation of new operating standards.




• Take ownership of specific stop / quality related improvement projects on the line.




• Work with mentor to select a top machine stop and utilize problem solving tools to eliminate the loss.




• Ability to work individually and as part of the support team.




• Demonstrating a safe behaviour at work




• Maintains high level of housekeeping and organization in your work area.




• Works safely to minimize the risk of injuries.




• Knowledge of Plant Safety Rules and Procedures




• Keeping business plans and company /product information confidential.




• Confidentiality policies and procedures

Who You Are:

• Actively enrolled in an accredited College or University and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineer, or related field.




• Has a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.




• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.

About Our DEI Culture  

Guided by our Beliefs & Behavior, our culture is the foundation that connects our history with our future. At Essity, care, collaboration and inclusion are more than buzzwords, they are practiced on an everyday basis. And with a purpose of breaking barriers to wellbeing, promoting gender equality and enable customers and consumers to lead a fuller life at all stages of life, DEI is in our core.  

As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures and professional areas, inclusive leadership is something we expect from ourselves and each other. In our leadership platform, we express this as leveraging the power of differences. From experience we know that diverse and inclusive teams are key to innovate and profitably grow our business while simultaneously address our ambitious climate targets.  

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

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

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Competitive Total Rewards  

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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