Research and Development Supervisor

To support development of automotive oil products (MCO, PCMO, HD), ensuring they meet all the standard requirements. Major responsibilities:

The development of automotive products according to the specifications set jointly with the leader of automotive team.

Support automotive leader in charge of product development, project management and day to day operations of the lab

Perform bench work of AO product development as and when required

Support AO team leader for development of automotive products as per business needs

Formulation development/ localization of imported formulation / blend study

Reformulation of existing formulations for cost reduction/ performance improvement

Establish the properties with specifications and performances of products based on test method.

Run necessary tests internal or external to qualify the product performance.

Testing of alternate raw materials/ additive and base oils for cost reduction, performance improvement

Full knowledge of API, JASO, ILSAC and other standards and specifications

Support development projects with additive suppliers, base oil suppliers, OEMS, partners for Automotive product lines

Carry out collaborative projects with different stakeholders for completion.

Managing of the priorities in agreement with the automotive team leader

Studying and approving of new additives/ new raw materials and reviewing the use of all raw materials.

Testing, analysis, and blend study

Disposal / rework solution of slow moving/obsolete finished goods/additives

Liaison with QC when testing of samples on shared equipment in QC lab

Technical support service

• Analysis of samples submitted by automotive technical services (France & export)
• Competition sample analysis
• Perform necessary tests for USP creation

HSE and Quality, Support to lab housekeeping, safety activities, 5S & maintenance of lab equipment

Support to instrument installation, maintenance & standardization activities to ensure correct & timely result reporting & meeting QMS/ ISO 9001 standards.

Validation of test methods

Ensuring strict compliance with HSE requirements as well as quality systems requirements

REQUIREMENT:

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent experience) Petrochemical/ chemical engineering / Chemistry

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• At least 3-5years experience in automotive lubricants formulation development/QC in lubricant industry
• Experience on all standards and specifications of automotive lubricants (API, JASO, ILSAC, ACEA) will be an added advantage.
• Experience in production & quality control activities of lubricants
• Experience in with base oils & additives manufacturers/suppliers
• Experience in lubricant standards, HSE, sustainability. (Quality, Regulation)

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOURS

• Team player, high commitment, integrity
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Enjoy and seek out opportunities to work with peers, customers & additive supplier.
• Soft skills and eager to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Able to use basic software, SAP knowledge