Head/Manager - R&D - Lubricant/Petrochemical Firm (10-20 yrs)

R&D Head/Manager - Lubricant/Petrochemical Firm - B.sc/ M.sc/ B.tech/ M.tech

Company - Manufacturers of the high performance & specialties lubricants for Industrial and automotive applications.

We are one among the foremost suppliers of industrial lubricants used in manufacturing, offering a complete range of solutions using our knowledge and expertise of your industry.

Our products are formulated and engineered to meet your specification requirements by providing maximum performance and enhanced service life, to ensure high profits at best investments.

We develop a wide host of custom made critical IMPORT SUBSTITUTE products.

Role: R & D Head / Manager

Location: Malur, Bangalore

Role Requirements:

- Seeking an R&D professional with a strong lubricants and chemistry background.

- The role emphasizes developing specialty fluids at a component level, including Metal Working Fluids (MWFs), rust preventives, neat cutting oils, and forming oils for manufacturing processes.

- Work closely with the production team to set up pilot batches and scale formulations to mass production.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

- Collaborate with suppliers for raw material sourcing and coordinate with sales teams for field trials and product feedback.

- Focused application areas and responsibilities designed to ensure the R&D role drives both innovation and operational excellence.

- Develop product formulations for Neat Cutting oils, Water Soluble Cutting Fluids, Rust Preventives, Forming Oils, Hydraulic Oils, Gear Oils, Transmission Oils, Quenching and Thermic Fluids and other General Industrial lubricants.

- Coordinate with Sales Team for field trials for benchmark studies and evaluate product performance

- Coordinate with production to set up pilot batches and establish mass production.

- Interact with various suppliers to source alternate raw materials for testing

- Understand and implement Standard Test Methods for Raw materials and finished goods

- Set-up a fully functional lab with all Test equipment required for entire product range

- Be abreast with up-to-date knowledge, current trends in lubricant and related areas & provide technical guidance to all stakeholders

- Responsible to upgrade existing and develop products in line with industry and statutory requirements in a cost-effective manner

- Document product formulation and production process

- Document product applications and benchmark competition products

- Develop technical data sheets and material safety data sheets

- Assist in developing marketing collaterals

- Update the systems in a timely manner to keep all records up to date

Requirements:

1. Graduation in B.sc/ M.sc/ B.tech/ M.tech

2. 10 years to 20+ years of experience

3. Ready to work for 6 days a week

4. Good in communication, adaptive to the environment, and innovative thinker.

5. Good with decision making skills