Technology Development Manager
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Location:Hazelwood UK
Travel:10%
Job Type:full-time; hybrid
At Lubrizol we provide complete breadth and depth of knowledge superior technical facilities regional testing capabilities and talented people all of which allow us to continue introducing innovative performance packages for gear oil transmission fluids electric vehicle fluids and off highway fluids.
As Technology Development Manager you will work as part of a regional team (Technical Commercial and Sales) primarily focused on the needs of the European market but builds awareness of trends and activities across the world. Focused on the development of new additive packages and demonstrating performance of these and existing packages to meet customer and OEM needs.
What are we looking for A collaborative problemsolver with a strong sense of technical curiosity ability to think strategically and a customerfirst mindset. You deliver highimpact technical solutions that balance commercial and technical success manage multiple projects with pace and precision and confidently make decisions from complex or developing data sets. You communicate clearly turning technical insight into compelling messages that drive results.
How Youll Make an Impact
- Lead the development of new additive packages for Driveline applications primarily OffHighway (OH) and Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies with support across AT MTF and AGO as needed.
- Build and strengthen Lubrizols technical expertise in Driveline additives and serve as a key technical leader.
- Drive the creation of new products and globally aligned regionally focused technology platforms.
- Develop fundamental knowledge to advance Driveline additives technology.
- Collaborate effectively with operations R&D testing teams commercial partners procurement sales OEMs and other stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance formulation support and application problemsolving to resolve field issues and anticipate customer and OEM needs.
- Support commercial sales and customer deployment teams with technical consulting.
- Plan coordinate and lead crossfunctional project teams to deliver results on time and within cost expectations.
- Build and maintain strong customer and OEM relationships delivering products that meet or exceed expectations often demonstrated through OEM approvals.
- Stay ahead of market needs by understanding customer trends relevant patent literature regulatory developments and industry insights.
- Collaborate with OEMs tier suppliers raw material suppliers and external partners on new technology opportunities.
- Maintain strong connections with industry bodies suppliers and test labs to remain wellversed in emerging technologies.
- Deliver clear and compelling technical presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Partner with the Intellectual Property and Legal teams on Drivelinespecific technology matters.
- Contribute to product integrity initiatives and continuous improvement of technical processes.
Required Qualifications That Enable Your Success
- Bachelors degree (B.S.) in chemistry chemical engineering or a related field.
- At least five years of technical experience in industrial lubricants additives specialty chemicals or petrochemicals.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a datadriven approach.
- Proven ability to work effectively within global multifunctional teams.
- Selfdriven capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Achievementoriented mindset.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Effective presentation skills able to convey technology solutions to diverse audiences.
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Ability to travel up to 10% within Europe for OEM visits and industry conferences.
- Fluency in English (oral and written).
Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward
- Knowledge of vehicle design OEM trends and relevant legislation impacting Driveline technologies.
- Proven track record of successful project management and execution.
- Experience supporting intellectual property initiatives.
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As a leader in specialty chemicals, Lubrizol's mission is to be an essential ingredient in our customers' success. We are a market-driven, specialty chemical company with innovative technologies that include lubricant additives for engine oils and driveline fluids, industrial lubrica ... View more
