Chemical Engineer

Eastman; Long View (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Eastman, a global specialty materials company, seeks an experienced Chemical Engineer to support manufacturing, pilot plant, and lab-scale process improvement and scale-up within Technology. The candidate would be based near large sites (Kingsport, TN or Longview, TX) and travel as needed to Eastman’s sites worldwide.

Responsibilities include remote or onsite support across ~50 global sites, driving cross-functional process improvements, evaluating production trials with DOE, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing support, process development, or process improvement.
• Commitment to safety and environmental awareness.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• High adaptability to adjust priorities as appropriate to respond to changes in business demands.
• Exhibits good leadership attitudes and behaviors.
• Ability to engage with external parties, suppliers, customers, etc.
• Proven ability to engage well with technicians, operators, peers, and management.
• Must be a self-starter with a focus on results; able to lead challenging projects.
• Comfortable in a matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote or onsite support to Eastman’s global manufacturing sites; travel >50%.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive process improvement projects and initiatives.
• Propose and execute production trials and tests on lab, pilot, and manufacturing scales using DOE where applicable.
• Use a data driven approach to troubleshoot daily operational issues with operations and maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Self-starter

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Pilot plant support

Data analysis

Job description

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, visitwww.eastman.com.

Description

This position is for an experienced Chemical Engineer to support manufacturing, pilot plant, and lab scale process improvement and scale-up within Technology. The candidate would be based near one of Eastman’s large manufacturing sites (Kingsport, TN or Longview, TX), and would travel as needed to provide global process improvement and described support at Eastman’s manufacturing sites around the world.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote or onsite support to any of Eastman’s approximately 50 global manufacturing sites. Travel is expected to be >50% and may require temporary relocations of 3-9 months at times. Travel and relocation support will be provided.
• Partner with colleagues as part of cross-functional teams including technology, manufacturing, businesses, HSES, quality assurance and other functions to drive process improvement projects, growth programs, and business initiatives.
• Propose and execute production trials and tests on lab, pilot, and manufacturing scales, utilizing design of experiment methodology where applicable. Analyze subsequent data and make sound recommendations to the sponsoring organization.
• Use a data driven approach to troubleshoot daily operational issues - interface with operations and maintenance personnel as problems are addressed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Scienice in Chemical Engineering is required
• 5+ years of experience related to manufacturing support, process development, or process improvement
• Commitment to safety and environmental awareness
• Demonstrated project management skills
• High adaptability to adjust priorities as appropriate to respond to changes in business demands
• Exhibits good leadership attitudes and behaviors
• Ability to engage with external parties, suppliers, customers, etc.
• Proven ability to engage well with technicians, operators, peers, and management
• 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

Preferred

• Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
• Experience in pilot plant support and scaling from small-scale to commercial-scale equipment
• Experience with multiple sites/locations

Travel

• >50% travel - domestic and international.

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.

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.