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>
Description
Our experts are pioneering the shift to circular materials. Right. Now. We're revolutionizing our materials to give them an infinite life and richer purpose using our two Advanced Circular Recycling technologies-carbon renewal and polyester renewal. This takes passionate problem-solving, world-class technologies, and a willingness to advocate for smart legislation.
The time to act-and advocate-is now. Our goal is to transform tomorrow by revolutionizing the materials that shape it today.
Help us create a more circular economy.
This position is for a development engineer reporting to the GL of Mixed Plastics Processing (MPP) Development. This position is an owner of process development for MPP and is responsible for qualifying new feedstocks and technologies, supporting process growth and stewardship. This person will work closely with procurement to understand the market and qualify new materials. In addition, they will work very closely with manufacturing to ensure feedstocks can be handled safely and processed efficiently into the Methanolysis process.
Responsibilities
Qualification of feedstocks through 3rd party processing and through Eastman equipment
Close partnership with manufacturing on qualification trials and training of operations personnel on new or existing best practices
Partnering with internal stakeholders to drive improvement or technology demonstration projects
Point of contact for sourcing to partner with on questions from suppliers
Ownership and management of experiments and trials on manufacturing assets
Work with feedstock technical leaders to understand and implement new screening protocols
Identify opportunities and improve processes to enable robustness of Eastman assets and any pre-processing operations
Justifying, scoping, project management, and execution management for Capital Projects
Awareness of external technologies and capabilities to enable broader feedstock portfolio
Manage trials of new technologies at 3rd party facilities
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.
Qualifications
Mechanical Engineering degree highly preferred; other engineer degrees will be considered
1+ years of direct manufacturing support preferred
2+ years of experience required
Ability to make decisions with limited information
Demonstrated project management skills
High level of adaptability
Comfortable with giving external presentations
Ability to engage with external parties, suppliers, customers, etc.
Must be a self-starter with a focus on results. Ability to lead and drive challenging projects forward despite uncertainties
Confident in working within a matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders
Comfortable challenging peers and supervision to develop creative solutions
Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.
Compensation & Incentives
Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage-paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
A robust menu of voluntary benefits-including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more-so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
Retirement & Financial Strategies
401(k) with a company match-plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
Time Away
Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life's moments.
Growth & Development
Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.
At Eastman, we invest in the whole you-so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you're proud of.
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 powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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- Dice Id: RTX169f2d
- Position Id: 3e228557fa573ad06980e0237962ceb2
- Posted 30+ days ago
