Mass Transfer Subject Matter Expert (SME)
About the role
Job Requisition ID: 56852
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 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
Provide expert consultation in mass transfer, resolving highly complex technical issues.
Conduct advanced troubleshooting and analysis in distillation, extraction, and related mass transfer areas.
Design, develop, implement, and evaluate technical mass transfer solutions to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Recommend improvements to designs and procedures to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with engineers, management, operations personnel, and business stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and solutions align with organizational goals.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and methodologies to maintain expertise and improve engineering design practices.
Participate in distillation inspections, including on-site inspection of distillation internals at fabricator shops, inspection of internals both internal and external to vessels including confined space entries.
Review and approve mass transfer designs developed by junior engineers.
Provide training and mentoring to junior engineers and provide guidance on technical challenges.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, emphasis on mass transfer preferred.
Experience: Extensive experience in mass transfer, with proven ability to handle complex projects and provide expert-level solutions.
Years of experience – At least 5 years with extensive mass transfer experience (Min 5 years)
Desired Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex issues and propose effective solutions.
Proficiency with engineering software (including Aspen Plus and vendor mass transfer software), tools, and methodologies relevant to process design and mass transfer.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with teams and stakeholders.
Work Environment and Reporting
Primarily onsite position in Kingsport, TN. Work from home flexibility on Fridays as business conditions permit.
Typically a mix of office and field settings, with occasional travel for visits to other Eastman sites, vessel/distillation internals fabricators, conferences, and training opportunities.
On call availability at times to meet operational critical needs.
May participate in quality assurance, energy reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville
Job Segment: Application Developer, Chemical Engineer, QA, Quality Assurance, Inspector, Technology, Engineering, Quality
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