Packaging Engineer

Company: Essity
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Packaging Engineer 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. About the Role Essity North America is looking for an experienced Packaging Engineer who is responsible for designing and developing product packaging to ensure product integrity for manufacturing, storage and shipping, resulting in cost savings, efficiencies and prevention of damaged product. The ideal candidate should/could live ideally in Philadelphia, PA 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 Responsible for the technical and structural design of packaging for products in the Professional Hygiene assortment, ensuring alignment with overall business needs. Lead the evaluation, modification, and creation of packaging designs and unit loads that optimize converting, handling, and logistics efficiency Occasionally spearhead mill/converting teams focused on packaging optimization, in close collaboration with Product Management, Product Supply, and Sourcing. Develop and manage packaging components within SAP and Bills of Materials (BOMs). Collaborate with external vendors to create innovative designs and detailed specifications. Lead initiatives focused on realizing cost savings in packaging. Assess and qualify new materials and vendors. Collaborate with Product Management and GMI to design and implement new packaging solutions that align with strategic business goals. Who You Are Bachelors degree required ideally in packaging engineering or equivalent. 2 years of Packaging Engineering experience. Project Management experience. Experience from manufacturing environment and packaging machinery relative to line trials in the packaging process and performance issues. Strong communication skills. Self starter and motivated. Travel up to 20% of the time domestic and potentially international. 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: Competitive annual 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 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. 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. Application End Date: Job Requisition ID: Essity260715

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