Grease and Tribology R&D Manager *

This is an exciting position managing two groups in R&D.  The grease development team, and the Tribology testing group.  Bring your leadership skills and shine in this smaller R&D environment.

The Grease and Tribology R&D Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management planning and execution of projects within the 1) Grease Development Team and 2) the Tribology Team.

For management of the Tribology team, responsibilities shall include: continued organization of the state-of-art Regional Tribology Laboratory, tribological support to the regional sales/marketing/R&D Quality functions and to the growing requirements of value added lubricant products, project organization and execution, collaboration between sales/marketing and Tribology, coordination with Global Tribology, TC departmental budgets and employee development for those assigned to the group.

For the research and development (grease) team, responsibilities shall include project distribution, oversight, stage and gate review and milestone management, budgetary review, and organizational support and people development for the assigned team.  In addition to the above description, this role will need to exchange with the R&D technical liaison, sales and production related teams as well as global partners in the R&D and Tribology community.

This Manager will drive output, innovation, and manage development programs by working with customers, and helping to set strategic direction and enacting it.  Will have budgetary responsibilities.  This position will direct 3 Chemist in Grease R&D, and the Tribology team, which is two full time tribologists, and one technician that floats between the two groups.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the tribological testing facility to support QC, production, R&D and sales projects.
• Manage the cooperative efforts between Marketing, Sales, and R&D to ensure the identification and placement of new product opportunities in the field to the underlying teams.
• Leadership of the tribology team and R&D Grease team from a disciplinary and project management perspective of the latter.
• Develop and implement strategy for tribology in alignment with global TC and local business strategy, break down company’s vision into concrete action items, set priorities, manage project and deliver in a timely manner.
• Grow the R&D competencies in the region and the group about new thickener systems, innovation scale up and new instrumentational capabilities and capacity.
• Constantly develop a comprehensive understanding of related theories, tests and methods to use tribology and R&D as a value creating entity for the organization.
• Contribute ideas for innovation projects, new method development, departmental team growth and industry awareness of product and solution outcomes.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

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Salary

$130,000 - $155,000 + 15% Bonus

Benefits

Comprehensive insurances, including Medical, Dental, Vision and more, Bonus Plan, 401K Plan, Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement for qualified educational programs.

*Must be Permanent Resident / Green Card Holder or US citizen.

Technical Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Research and Development or Tribological managerial or team leadership role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in scientific research and engineering capacity.
• MS Degree or PhD in Chemistry, Tribology, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science or related field of study (preferred).
• Proficiency with computer systems including Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, SAP.
• Good knowledge of R&D processes and project management in a technical environment and a background in tribological testing, analysis and sound knowledge of theory and application.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the lubrication industry (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with strong communication, decision-making, and follow-through skills.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

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