Experienced Mechanical Engineer

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 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit ;br>
Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineer at Eastman, you will provide innovative technical support for our global sites and our technology organization. In this role, you will apply a broad range of engineering and communication skills to a diverse portfolio of initiatives, ranging from rapid-turnaround assignments to large-scale, long-range strategic projects. This position requires an in-depth understanding of mechanical engineering principles, along with a strong commitment to team-oriented success.
In this role, you will:
Collaborate closely with maintenance, development, and manufacturing teams to assist the operating unit in achieving its production, reliability, and maintenance objectives. Be responsible for a diverse workload and management of engineering projects from initial response to completion
Provide project management and engineering support for projects
Generate improvement ideas and designs
Summarize the issue being addressed and resolution plans for high level management review
Be self-driven and able to complete projects in a variety of execution environments, both inside and outside of Kingsport site
Work in both design office and operating plant environments

Expectations:
Collaborating with others in a multi-disciplined group or team environment
Organizing and championing broader efforts semi-autonomously
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify and develop innovative solutions, leveraging your background in mechanical engineering
Developing of and adhering to Eastman's engineering standards
Developing capital project scope, estimated cost, engineering design and generation of construction packages
Communicating with Construction to ensure desired outcomes are achieved
Partnering with Operations and Maintenance to identify and troubleshoot issues
Identifying cost savings and improvement opportunities
Understanding Eastman's processes for executing work including large gap analysis or study jobs, Management of Change (MOCs), Work Orders, Small Capital Projects and larger SER capital projects
Mentoring and onboarding of less experienced mechanical staff

Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university required
Minimum 4 years relevant professional experience required
Proficiency with engineering tools: laser scanning, SolidWorks, MicroStation, P&IDs, Microsoft Suite, desired.
Working knowledge of chemical processing equipment such as rotating equipment (pumps, fans, compressors, ventilation,), piping and piping components (manual and automated valves, orifice plates, flow measuring devices, flange design) pressure vessels (relieve devices, vent designs) and materials knowledge (metals, gaskets, coatings, linings) is a plus
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Strong engineering process mindset, technical proficiency and problem-solving skills

Note

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.