Aaron Kuhn
About Aaron Kuhn
Aaron Kuhn is an Advanced Staff Engineer at Eastman Chemical Company, where he manages a multi-million dollar capital budget and oversees plant reliability. He holds a degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has experience in process improvement and engineering internships.
Work at Eastman
Aaron Kuhn has held multiple roles at Eastman Chemical Company. He began as a 3-Term Chemical Engineering Co-op from 2017 to 2018, where he gained foundational experience in the chemical engineering field. Following this, he served as a Process Improvement Engineer from 2020 to 2021, focusing on enhancing operational efficiencies. From 2021 to 2024, he worked as a Staff Engineer, contributing to various engineering projects in Kingsport, Tennessee. Currently, he is employed as an Advanced Staff Engineer, a position he has held since 2024. In his current role, he oversees plant reliability and serves as the Division Capital Coordinator, managing a multi-million dollar capital budget.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Kuhn studied at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he earned a degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering with a Biomolecular concentration. He completed his studies from 2015 to 2020, graduating with honors. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering roles, particularly in chemical processes and plant operations. His expertise includes management of change (MOC) coordination, which is critical for maintaining safety and efficiency in engineering projects.
Background
Aaron Kuhn has a background in chemical engineering, with a focus on biomolecular applications. His professional journey began with an internship at Volkswagen of America, Inc. in 2019, where he worked as a Paint Shop Engineering Intern for three months in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. This experience contributed to his understanding of engineering processes in a manufacturing environment. Following his internship, he transitioned to Eastman Chemical Company, where he has developed his career over several years.
Achievements
During his tenure at Eastman, Aaron Kuhn has taken on significant responsibilities, including overseeing plant reliability and managing a multi-million dollar capital budget as the Division Capital Coordinator. His role in management of change (MOC) coordination highlights his commitment to safety and operational excellence. His progression from co-op to advanced staff engineer demonstrates his professional development and contributions to the company.