Applications Development and Technical Service Engineer

Il y a 7 heures

Ghent, Flanders, Belgique Eastman Temps plein

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.

 

The Role

 

Eastman is a pioneer in commercial-scale molecular recycling, producing virgin-quality polymer resins for durable goods, cosmetic packaging, medical devices, and food-contact applications. We are seeking for our Specialty Plastics BU an accomplished Application Development & Technical Service Engineer to lead technical engagement in Western Europe, collaborating with leading brands, converters, and retailers to advance circular-economy solutions. 

Responsibilities

 

    • Translate brand and converter requirements into robust Critical-To-Quality (CTQ) parameters, guiding material selection, mold design, and process optimization.
    • Lead design-for-manufacturability workshops—particularly injection-molding trials—and resolve complex processing challenges.
    • Represent Eastman at industry conferences, standards committees, and technical panels, delivering presentations that influence best practices.
    • Capture and document customer insights, identify unmet needs, and partner with R&D to develop innovative, sustainable products.
    • Develop and conduct advanced technical training, webinars, and workshops for customers, distributors, and internal teams.
    • Monitor competitive materials, emerging processing technologies, and regulatory trends to uncover new application opportunities.
    • Author technical marketing collateral, whitepapers, and case studies tailored to expert audiences across the value chain. 
    • Keep up to date with market, application and processing technology developments including competitive material and competing technology developments
    • Build up external relationships with universities and research institutes

 

Distinguishing Qualifications & Achievements 

You are recognized in the plastics industry for either technical excellence or exceptional customer engagement, demonstrated by one or more of the following: 

 

Technical Leadership 

  • Invited speaker or panelist at leading international conferences.
  • Peer-reviewed publications or industry-recognized technical articles.
  • Leadership roles in industry bodies or direct influence on polymer processing standards. 

 

Customer & Value-Chain Engagement 

  • High-visibility external workshops, webinars, or webinars that converted prospects into strategic customers.
  • Proven track record of translating brand objectives into measurable process improvements and commercial success.
  • Established relationships with major brands, converters, and retailers—able to align stakeholders around shared CTQs. 

 

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