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

 

The Filter Products Application Development Representative will be responsible for building a portfolio of innovative product solutions, extending beyond acetate tow, for Eastman’s Filter Products customers.

 

Developments addressing sustainability concerns and needs within the reduced risk product space are of particular importance.

 

To support this objective, it is critical to possess or gather insights in areas such as:

The changing landscape across the tobacco industry and within specific customer organizations. How materials within Eastman’s broad product portfolio can be utilized to generate sales to Fibers customers.

 

The Application Development Representative must be able to do the following:

Independently manage relationships within large multi-national customers, helping to both identify problems and coordinate solutions. Understand and respond to pending regulatory concerns and trends such that Eastman maintains a strong industry position. Guide improvement of Eastman’s laboratory capabilities to support our objectives. Build a project portfolio from a program concept rather than a detailed task list. Utilize oral and written communication to influence choices of internal and external partners as well as report technical findings. Grow Eastman’s credibility as an innovator through participation in industry organizations, including as a committee member and conference presenter. Qualifications

 

A minimum of a B.S. degree required in Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, or similar field.  PhD preferred.  >5 years employment with Eastman required; experience within multiple Eastman businesses preferred.  Combination of high technical skillset and relational aptitude is a necessity. Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.  Approximate 15% travel expectation.

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.