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Materials and Vessels Engineering- Group Leader

Eastman
Kingsport, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

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 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Role

The Group Leader of the Materials and Vessels Engineering group leads a team providing technical expertise for materials, ASME code pressure vessels, and API code tanks for capital projects and plant support. They align team activities with corporate priorities, oversee department and division improvement initiatives, and play a key role in recruiting, hiring, and developing talent.

Responsibilities

Partner Liaison

  • Provide central point for customer / partner interface with the group
  • Interface with other engineering functions and contractor organizations
  • Maintain awareness of and alignment with capital and manufacturing plant priorities
  • Continually position the group to meet partner needs

Supervisory and Managerial Responsibilities

  • Provide ongoing coaching, development, and address personnel issues promptly
  • Understand, develop, and leverage each group member’s strengths while managing workload and staffing levels
  • Manage group controllable expenditures and communicate relevant information to group members
  • Develop strategic vision and provide leadership for key department and division initiatives
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or materials engineering
  • 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on the chemical industry preferred.
  • Working knowledge and experience of ASME, API, and ANSI Codes.
  • Working knowledge and experience in pressure vessel design processes and software (PV Elite, Ansys, Solidworks).
  • Knowledge of material of construction science and (NDE) non-destructive examination techniques.
  • Familiarity with the capital stage gate process and an understanding of project execution.
  • Extensive work experience partnering with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and standards related to mechanical engineering in the chemical industry.
  • What will make you stand out

  • Project Management experience
  • PE License
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or Business
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to propose innovative and practical engineering solutions.
  • Experienced advocate of effective change management.
  • 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.

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