Lead Mechanical Design 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 and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

 

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and results-oriented Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Eastman Corporate Engineering team. This position will work with both local and remote design teams to lead the execution of Mechanical Engineering scope of work. As the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing the Mechanical engineering scope for various large capital projects during Pre-FEED, FEED and Detail Design phases to ensure their successful completion. Your expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles and practices, combined with your extensive experience in the chemical industry, will be crucial in leading a team of engineers and driving innovation in our organization.

 

Location:
Kingsport, TN or Houston, TX

 

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement project-specific Mechanical Engineering execution plan to ensure efficient and effective project execution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including all engineering disciplines, project managers, Operations and Procurement, to ensure seamless project integration and successful project delivery
Lead and manage the execution of Mechanical Engineering scope of work at the selected engineering service provider in all phases (Pre-FEED, FEED and Detail Design)
Monitor and report actual progress and forecasting / check for discipline activities, including management of labor hours and delivered documents
Lead the design and selection of stationary and rotating equipment, considering factors such as safety, reliability, maintainability, cost and schedule
Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documents, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes and regulations
Apply industry codes and standards relevant to the chemical industry, such as ASME, API, ANSI, and other applicable codes, in the design and evaluation of mechanical systems and equipment
Oversee the procurement of mechanical equipment, ensuring adherence to project requirements and specifications
Conduct thorough reviews and quality control checks to ensure compliance with design specifications and project requirements
Utilize software tools and applications, such as Cesar, COMPRESS, SolidWorks, AVEVA Engineering or equivalent and other engineering design software, to support mechanical engineering activities and enhance project efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering field with focus on the chemical or petrochemical industry is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as lead mechanical engineer with experience in large capital projects execution preferred
• Ability to mentor and develop less experienced team members
• Good written, listening and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience in leading a project team of engineers, with excellent leadership and communication skills
• Familiarity with capital stage gate process and understanding of project execution.
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