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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 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. Qualifications PhD in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline or Master in Plastics ≥ 10 years of industrial experience in plastic processing technologies—expert in injection molding; additional skills in extrusion, blow molding, film casting, or thermoforming are highly valued. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and French (mandatory) other European languages welcome. Willingness to travel up to 50%. 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 highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.