Mechanical Project Engineer

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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 14,500 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2020 revenues of approximately $8.5 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com .

Responsibilities

As mechanical project engineer you will be responsible for the support of Saflex manufacturing processes, products and services, through effective solving of existing and/or emerging deficiencies, in order to establish worldwide leadership position. This includes professional trouble shooting assistance, cross-departmental transfer of knowledge, development of concept/strategy and implementation of efficient engineering projects.

Job Responsibilities

▪ analyze, identify, develop and implement equipment improvements will be your main responsibility

▪ manage and implement plant projects, as defined in the capital plan, according to project premises of safety, timing, quality, volume and cost.

▪ coordinate and follow-up project activities with internal and external resources

▪ provide technical expertise & assistance in case of acute/chronic equipment performance deficiencies within Saflex Manufacturing

▪ prepare technical/educational material and present this information to various groups

▪ maintain right to operate conditions in the Saflex process to assure the continuity of the Ghent operations

▪ stay on top of, amongst others, extrusion based equipment technology

▪ cultivate networks with people across a variety of functions and locations within the organization

Qualifications

About you:

You hold a Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering.

You are an autonomic, entrepreneurial and ambitious person who has high electromechanical engineering skills & knowledge with a focus on mechanical and equipment improvements of an automated extrusion and packaging line.

Furthermore you are:

• able to navigate through a very dynamic workplace.
• a team player with hands on mentality and excellent communication skills, who can communicate his technical expertise efficiently to others and who is capable of leading multi-discipline project teams Fluent in Dutch and English
  
  

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The rewards

Eastman is consistently rated as one of the best places to work. You will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability.

At a personal level you will also benefit from:

• a competitive compensation and benefits
• participation in the Eastman pension plan
• opportunities for development that will help you to grow beyond this role
  
  

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day