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
As the Mechanical Engineering Group Leader in our Engineering Services Department, you will manage the mechanical, vessels and piping engineering team, overseeing design and technical support on a variety of projects across the site. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project integration. Your expertise in mechanical engineering principles, combined with your leadership, management skills and extensive experience, will be crucial in leading the team to drive teamwork, innovations and successful project execution.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following) :
• Lead and manage a team of mechanical, pressure vessel and piping engineers, technologists and technicians, providing technical guidance, mentoring, collaboration, support and performance feedback.
• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of engineering scope of work by the team across all phases of a variety of projects and technical studies, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Establish goals, training, and development opportunities for direct reports in a manner that aligns with site/company vision. Mentor and develop emerging talent. Coach for outcomes and recognize/reinforce high performance. Lead the annual performance management process for the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including engineering disciplines, project managers, engineering managers, project controls, operations, maintenance, and procurement, to ensure seamless project integration and successful project delivery.
• Monitor team workload, develop monthly team resource forecast and identify need for staffing adjustments.
• Provide guidance to team members on designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to project, standard and code requirements.
• Monitor team member performance on KPIs, identify potential issues or delays, and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure adherence to project requirements.
• Support the team in providing technical support and guidance to operations, maintenance, and project teams addressing any mechanical, vessels and piping engineering related issues or challenges that arise.
• Stay updated with advancements and trends in mechanical, vessels and piping engineering, and identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within the organization.
• Serve as a member of the Engineering Services department leadership team. Report on group and department KPIs, assist in development and application of department policies and procedures, and cascade communications from leadership.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development among the engineering team. Collaborate and foster relationships with vendors and suppliers to evaluate new applications for use in mechanical, pressure vessel or piping systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and promote a safe working environment. Perform duties in a manner that emphasizes personal and process safety.
• Perform special projects as identified or as assigned.
• Communicate up and down the chain of command using strong interpersonal skills and understanding of the right level of content/detail for various audiences.
• Create and maintain annual on-call schedule for the group. Participate in the division on-call rotation.
• Other management duties as business needs dictate
Minimum
• B. S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, codes, and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to propose innovative and practical engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred
• Prior direct supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical, pressure vessel or piping engineering preferred.
• Proven experience in mechanical, pressure vessel or piping engineering, design, implementation, and support in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (such as ASTM, ASME, API, ANSI, NFPA, etc) applicable in the design and evaluation of Mechanical systems and equipment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Location:
Longview, TX
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.