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Eastman Process Mechanical Engineer in Martinsville, Virginia
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
Provide day-to-day support and troubleshooting of films manufacturing processes
Interact with and seek feedback from operators on the manufacturing floor on a frequent basis
Serve as a process engineering resource to identify and aid in execution of capital projects
Lead projects to implement changes to process and equipment to improve safety, quality and productivity with the use of Lean, 6-Sigma and other continuous improvement tools (including statistical analysis)
Facilitate root cause analysis of process upsets, equipment failures and customer complaints to identify & implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
Maintain operational documentation of manufacturing process, asset capabilities and capacities
Ensure product quality specifications are appropriately established and customer fitness for use expectations are met
Participate in cross-functional problem-solving and improvement teams at the department and division level
Collaborate with new product development, product management, R&D and customers to create and implement new materials/processes into large-scale manufacturing
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution required
Must have prior experience in a manufacturing, engineering or operations technical support role
At least 2 years of relevant experience highly preferred
Experience with wet coating applications, convection drying, lamination or Roll to Roll Web Technology highly preferred
Methodical approach to problem-solving and ability to recognize and implement solutions to improvement opportunities independently
Experience utilizing statistical methods to problem solve and evaluate complex issues desired
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
The ability to effectively communicate at all organizational levels
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 diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
