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P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.

We believe great ideas emerge from the creative connections that happen between our talented employees, and we encourage diverse, multi-functional teams to work together to generate new ideas to address challenges we face.

Are you a driven and analytical engineer with a passion for continuous improvement? P&G, the world's largest consumer packaged goods company with over 65 trusted brands, is seeking an entry-level Process Engineer to join our team at our Iowa City Oral Care Plant. This is an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience and make a tangible impact from day one.

About the Role:

In this role, you will be instrumental in optimizing our manufacturing processes, driving operational excellence, and leveraging digital solutions to enhance efficiency. You'll join a dynamic manufacturing environment, learning foundational technical skills and contributing directly to the production of globally recognized branded products. We value your creativity and skill in analyzing and solving meaningful problems that impact our operations.

Our Oral Care Plant is the Hub for Oral-B Toothbrushes across North America, including both Power & Manual Brushes. We are the only Brush Plant in the United States & our employees have been making a difference in smiles across the world since 1950!

Currently our site is in the process of expanding, bringing a diverse array of exciting experiences with Brand Initiatives, Manufacturing & Equipment Start Up, & so much more!

What You Will Do:

• Process Optimization & Loss Elimination: Identify, prioritize, and eliminate losses and inefficiencies through root cause analysis, implementing innovative solutions to streamline processes and reduce manual intervention. You'll lead or contribute to loss elimination projects using our Unified Problem Solving (UPS) methodology.

• Operational Excellence & Digital Solutions: Drive proper execution of Health, Safety, Environment (HS&E), and Quality standards. You'll support and lead the adoption of digital solutions, facilitating the integration of new tools and training team members to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Data Analysis & Value Creation: Leverage data management and visualization tools (e.g., Databricks, SQL, Tableau, Power BI) to analyze trends, generate actionable insights, and collaborate with stakeholders to define solutions that drive business outcomes.

• Support & Develop: Support daily production line activities, build long-term capabilities, and coach Equipment Operators to ensure perfect execution of standard work procedures.

• Collaborate: Work with technical experts, other functions, and manufacturing sites to create the best solutions.

We Offer You:

• An impactful career path with meaningful work from day one.

• Continuous mentorship, coaching, training, and guidance.

• The opportunity to learn and work with world-renowned technologies.

• Creating learning programs and coaching and training technicians

• Understanding and working with state-of-the-art robotics and automated equipment

• A diverse, multi-functional work environment passionate about safety and quality.

Job Qualifications

You are a good fit here if you:

• Have a BS/MS degree in Engineering. We prefer Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, though we may also consider other engineering.

• 0 - 5 years of relevant work experience

• Are willing to relocate during your career. This role in particular requires individuals to be on site at our Iowa City Oral Care Plant (click here to learn more about the site!). Relocation available to applicable candidates.

• Willing to travel occasionally

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of equal opportunity factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skills, and level of experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

Our company is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE.

P&G participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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