Job Description

Chemical Engineer, Experienced

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.

Job Title & Employer Name

Chemical Engineer, Experienced for Eastman Chemical Company

Location

200 S. Wilcox Dr., Kingsport, TN 37660

Job Duties

Develop methods and strategies to scale up new products and processes from lab to pilot to manufacturing scales. Develop technical expertise in pilot and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve safety, cost position, quality, and/or capacity. Propose and execute production trials and tests on lab, pilot, and manufacturing scales. Utilize design of experiment methodology where applicable. Troubleshoot daily operational issues - interface with operations and maintenance personnel as problems are addressed. Partner with colleagues as part of cross-functional teams including technology, manufacturing, businesses, HSES, and other functions to drive process improvement projects, growth programs, and business initiatives. Provide project leadership and develop lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing trials and experiments. Provide timely communications to management and project stakeholders by communicating project needs, value, priorities, and decisions to ensure project success.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, or foreign equivalent, in Chemical Engineering or closely related field. Requires three (3) years of experience as a Chemical Engineer, Process Engineer, or closely related occupation in manufacturing process development or process improvement. Experience must include three (3) years of post-bachelors experience in all of the following:

• Leading formal process safety hazard review process (HAZOP) including solids handling, combustible dust, and pyrophorics.
• Scaling processes to commercial production including financial analysis.
• Applying Lean Six-Sigma and 5S concepts to project work in manufacturing environment.
• Batch process production experience (1,000-5,000 gal) including process improvement, day-to-day management, made-to-order scheduling, operator labor planning, process scale-up, raw material and product inventory management, and SOPs.
• Leading capital projects (>$1M).

Certification Required: Green Belt certification in Six Sigma.

Nearest Major Market

Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market

Knoxville

Job Segment

Chemical Engineer, Chemical Research, Construction, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Engineering

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law. Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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