Methanolysis Process Dev 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 www.eastman.com.

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 an experienced Process Improvement chemical engineer in the Methanolysis Process Development group within the Polyester Renewal Technology Development Division (PRTD) in Technology. This role will be supporting the Methanolysis area with a focus on driving various initiatives to ensure we operate our plants safely, we deliver a quality product to our customer base, and we optimize the reliability, productivity, and cost of our manufacturing assets.

Responsibilities

•    Demonstrating safety leadership by identifying and resolving hazards, partnering with operations to complete PHA-required actions, and participating in Actively Caring Talk (ACT) interactions. 
•    Developing and implementing process improvement projects to increase capacity, improve process control, reduce costs, improve yield, and improve safety.
•    Supporting manufacturing by providing timely assistance to resolve production processing problems.  In this role, candidates may be required to work non-standard hours or shift work. Flexibility in scheduling is essential to meet operational needs, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
•    Partnering with colleagues as part of cross-functional teams including technology, manufacturing, businesses, HSES, Engineering and other functions to drive process improvements and business initiatives.
•    Providing timely communications to management and project stakeholders by communicating project needs, value, priorities and decisions to ensure project success.
•    Serve as division rep for capital projects.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university
•    5+ years of experience preferred 
•    Familiarity with industrial plant environments and equipment is required
•    Ability to make decisions with limited information
•    High level of adaptability
•    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