Strategic Process Design Engineer – Optimization & Scale-Up

Eastman; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join the Process Design and Optimization (PDO) group. You will apply first-principles engineering, process simulation, and data-driven decision making to support innovation, capital projects, and operational improvements across the company.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple disciplines, development of process design information, and contributing to environmental and efficiency improvements that influence Eastman’s future manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process engineering, process improvement, process development, scale-up, or related roles.
• Experience using Aspen or comparable process modeling tools.
• Strong thermodynamics and chemical engineering fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using data and engineering principles.
• Proven record of delivering business value through technical contributions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across organizations and disciplines.
• Demonstrated learning agility and ability to quickly develop expertise.

Responsibilities

• Apply first-principles engineering and data analysis to solve complex problems.
• Generate process design information including PFDs, material and energy balances, and TEA.
• Develop expertise in PDO capability areas such as simulation, synthesis, optimization, or environmental calculations.
• Support capital projects with process design, technology development, and permitting calculations.
• Perform environmental calculations for batch and continuous processes.
• Contribute to innovation and technology development initiatives through analysis and design.
• Mentor colleagues and share knowledge to grow the organization.
• Serve as a technical interface between PDO and Technology or Scale-Up groups.
• Develop, maintain, and apply process simulations to evaluate performance and support decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and value across processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen

Job description

Eastman is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join the Process Design and Optimization (PDO) group. You will apply first-principles engineering, process simulation, and data-driven decision making to support innovation, capital projects, and operational improvements across the company.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple disciplines, development of process design information, and contributing to environmental and efficiency improvements that influence Eastman’s future manufacturing