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.

 

Role Profile

This role is part of our Pattern Design Team and will be focusing on making patterns for our PPF (Paint Protection Film). The Design team meets customer needs for available quality patterns that enable PPF sales. Accountabilities include that patterns are designed, validated, and uploaded onto our Pattern Database. The Design team collaborates with cross-functional partners in Technical Service and Sales across the US and Globally in order to access vehicle data to create PPF patterns in accordance with our global quality standards. This is a field base role that requires travel (~50% of time). Travel may be required across the USA as well as other regions. Desk based work will be complete from home office. 

This role will work from the location in greater Denver, Charlotte, or Boston area. 

Responsibilities Develop high quality Paint Protection Film (PPF) patterns Deliver patterns within deadlines (per vehicle) to meet annual pattern targets  Manage and maintain patterns (data management) Contribute to and deliver global pattern best practice Manage Own pattern prioritization list Support the development of existing and new pattern acquisition channels to enable vehicle access As well as all other duties assigned Qualifications High School or GED Equivalent Education is required Clearly demonstrable practical skills Strong computer skills Technical & design, skills or mindset Experience or interest in the automotive industry (professional or personal) Experience managing own workload  Desired Experience and Personal Traits Paint Protection Film (PPF) fitment, or similar products with closely transferable skills Enthusiastic about hands-on work and thrives in a dynamic, practical environment  Affinity with Graphic design software skills, such as CAD, CorelDraw, or Illustrator Results focused and detail oriented Ability to build and maintain customer relationship Paint Protection Film (PPF) fitment, or similar products with closely transferable skills Enthusiastic about hands-on work and thrives in a dynamic, practical environment  Affinity with Graphic design software skills, such as CAD, CorelDraw, or Illustrator Results focused and detail oriented Ability to build and maintain customer relationships Flexibility to meet deadlines and ability to work under pressure

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.