Job Family Group: Research Technology Group
- Lead deployment activities and support launch of new products, new business opportunities (including technical input to tenders), resolution of customer issues.
- Develop technology pipelines for engine oil portfolios across various automotive segments. Provide input to new product development projects via stage and gate process, support proof of performance and customer approval tests.
- Use digital technology and simply process with digital for TD activities.
- Work closely with India technology laboratory for blending and testing of formulations, interpretation of data and delivery of reports.
- Working with test houses to develop claims and testimonials for performance testing of products.
- Identify and qualify suitable finished goods for purchase as required. Support resolution of local and global RM shortages.
- Support the technology head to deliver communications for NPIs using global materials, adapting where vital or crafting materials to meet local customers requirements.
- Develop training modules specific to India to deliver for internal external customers.
- Maintain technical knowledge of products, applications, and competitor information as applicable in automotive spaces around bikes, cars, trucks, tractors EVs.
- Provide technical support for OEM retail customers to solve issues.
- Robust experience in QMS. Provide resolutions for incidents working with cross-functional teams. Proven expertise in getting accreditation for organization. In-line with QA Manual; identify continuous improvement programs, standardize test methods and conduct quality assurance audits.
Education
Master or PhD or equivalent experience, in Chemistry, Engineering or related technical field.
Experience
- Demonstrated ability of 12-15 years experience in lubricants with experience in formulating and deploying engine oil drive line products in automotive space.
- Broad knowledge of Castrol's products (as applicable to the role),