Technology Development Manager-Engine Oil

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Technology Development Manager- Engine Oil (Motorcycle and Passenger Cars)

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol, we're transforming and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do

As a Technology Development Manager- Engine Oil (Motorcycle and Passenger Cars), you would be responsible for formulating and developing profitable additive package product platforms meeting current and future Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Industry specifications. You would also be developing fundamental knowledge that enables development of differentiated products in the marketplace along with developing dedicated customer and OEM technology solutions while providing partnership to key customers and OEM’s.

What We're Looking For (Responsibilities / Accountabilities)

• Lead the development of new products, technology platforms, and localization initiatives to support IMEA regional customer needs in alignment with our global technology platforms
• Work closely with commercial teams to establish product development targets and deliverables and product design criteria.
• Develop a good understanding of intellectual property landscape and keep up with pertinent literature. Develop intellectual property that delivers value and competitive advantage.
• Develop fundamental knowledge which guides the development of new products and promotes differentiation and competitive advantage.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate multi-disciplinary projects.
• Identify, define, and negotiate strategic product developments with customers and OEM’s.
• Anticipate industry trends and strategies and competitor reactions to Lubrizol strategies.
• Obtain, organize, interpret, and report data in support of technical projects and service requests.
• Develop solutions to complex problems where causes may not be known, and few precedents exist.
• Support Mechanical Testing in running and developing opportunities for fired engine testing and field trials.
• Review and interpret technical information and recommend future action.
• Champion the entire product lifecycle.
• Provide technical consulting services to the Lubrizol technical community and outside agencies when appropriate.
• Represent Lubrizol at industry forums.
  
  

Skills That Make a Difference

• PhD in Chemistry/Engineering with a minimum of 6 years industrial experience / Master’s in Chemistry/Engineering with a minimum of 10 years industrial experience in chemical synthesis and lubricants formulation in an industrial setting.
• A high level of subject matter knowledge and hands on experience in several key areas e.g. lubricant additive chemistry and performance, structure-performance, chemical physical properties, formulating, design of experiments, performance testing.
• Broad knowledge of industry specifications, competitors, OEMs, and primary markets
• Knowledge of health and safety regulatory requirements and processes.
• Ability to influence the direction of product formulation with fundamental knowledge.
• Data organization, interpretation, and technical report preparation.
• Effective project management and/or chemical technology development experience.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with internal teams and external customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to work effectively with diverse cultures.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and be self-driven.
• Achievement oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Up to 20% travel