Job Description:

Are you ready to join a team that's driving the future of lubricants & beyond and setting new industry standards? Discover how our diverse and passionate people at Castrol are shaping the industry - and how you can be part of this journey.

We're seeking talented experts who share our passion for innovation and excellence. Bring your unique perspective, collaborative spirit, and challenge our thinking as we continue to lead the way in the lubricants' market & build businesses beyond lubricants. This is your chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive organization.

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Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world's largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, relentless innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.

At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of nurturing top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally.

We are currently looking for Lead Technologist PD Thermal Management Fluids and details mentioned below:

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The position holder leads several global development projects in the product development team. He represents them independently towards internal and external customers. The latter takes place in coordination with Sales in the relevant region. Responsible for the timely achievement of project turning points. Development of innovative products in the associated area of thermal management fluid development. He is the technical contact for component suppliers in order to identify suitable additives and/or base oils or arrange their targeted synthesis. The evaluation of new raw material components with the aim of differentiation as well as the analysis and evaluation of relevant competitive products are among his main tasks. Maintaining workplace safety standards in compliance with HSSE regulations and local legal requirements is a priority in all tasks.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategy

Develops a product development strategy for the projects assigned to him

Develops an implementation strategy for strategic OEM customers

Establishing and maintaining a contact map with the customers of his projects through regular visits and calls

Representation of BP/Castrol with technical opinions and statements at external events (e.g. in specialist lectures) as well as participation in external working groups

Query the global listing status for new raw materials as part of the chemical inventory compliance process.

He represents the Lubricants SPU within the group and at industry meetings

Planning

Identifying customer needs and industry trends to support future planning

Maintaining development relationships with additive suppliers on a technical level

Optimization of the use of raw materials in the thermal management fluids space

Creation, processing and updating of documentation within the framework of the quality system

Planning blends and blends series to achieve the project goals

Complying with relevant HSSE and minimizing any occupational risks

The job holder reports all actual and potential rule violations in his area of responsibility regarding product quality, product safety or compliance (conformity to rules)

Arranging the testing of product safety, compliance, integrity, quality with regard to customer requirements throughout product and service development, including toxicological and regulatory reviews in the early stages

The holder of the position independently and continuously informs himself about standards, practices and requirements relating to product integrity, compliance, product and quality safety.

Implementation

Creativity and innovation for differentiated products

Building expert knowledge in the assigned product area and transferring it to applications at OEM customers

Representation of the assigned projects to external customers coordination with Sales (global)

Carrying out analytical laboratory activities if vital (very urgent, staff shortage)

Special tasks of general laboratory operations (e.g. hazardous substances register)

Interpretation and preparation of test results with timely communication to sales unit representatives

The incumbent is committed to and follows all product-related compliance, safety and quality policies and procedures

Monitoring

Management of approx. 5 development projects

Project management: achieving milestones in a timely manner within the set budget framework

Resource and budget planning for the project

Prioritization of tests in the laboratory, technical center and test benches with colleagues

Organization

Coordination of blends with the blending and analytics team

Education requirements:

• University degree in chemistry/chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive technology or, alternatively, longstanding relevant professional experience in the lubes/additives industry

• Expertise in chemistry

• Preferably several years of professional experience with lubricants formulations and their applications

• Knowledge of battery technology & data center technology

Proficiencies:

• Communication skills

• High dedication and motivation

• Customer and performance-oriented thinking and actions

• Very good knowledge of project or task management

• Goal-oriented way of working

• Analytical thinking

• Independent working style

• Strong HSSE awareness

Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working

Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Business Requirements Analysis, Communication, Continuous improvement, Creativity and Innovation, Data Analysis, Experimental Design, Formulation Deployment, Group Problem Solving, Intellectual Asset Management, OMS and bp requirements, Personal Safety, Presenting, Product Development, Raw materials knowledge, Resilience, Rheology, Root cause analysis, Safety Leadership, Safety management across the value chain, Science and Technology Leadership, Sustainability awareness and action, Sustainability Development {+ 2 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.