Expert Technologist (Castrol)

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Research & Technology Group

Job Description:

• Lead technology Deployment activities across spaces in automotive lubricants in line with business requirement. 
• Operate as subject matter expert with other experts and technologists to; deliver proof of performance testing, deploy products, train the trainer for product launches, support existing technology, customers and new business (including technical input to tenders).
• Build and manage positive relationships with internal customers (Marketing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales) and external customers (OEMs, industry bodies, suppliers) to co-create technology solutions, accelerate deployment, and ensure alignment with business priorities, market needs, and evolving legislative requirements
• Provide technology expertise in customer support by product recommendation, resolution of application & performance problems; counterfeits; product waivers; material substitution; specifications; applications.
• Present technical material at customer events, at external technical seminars and conferences, drive technical advocacy to showcase technology innovations.
• Provide product and application advice with training to technical network/sales technical staff. Provide input and advice into new product development projects.
• Subject matter expert in collaboration with other technologists to deliver validation/customer approval tests.
• Identify locally sourced purchased finished goods and raw materials. Support resolution of local raw-material shortages and quality incidents.
• Provide leadership on the integrity and management of technical data. Review and advise on product technical marketing claims and other related communications for use in regional / local markets.
• Develop and share expertise to facilitate continuous improvement within the Technology Deployment team.
• Leverage digital tools and analytics to enhance insights, strengthen decision-making, and improve efficiency across deployment and innovation.

Education
PhD or MSc Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Engineering or related technical discipline.
 

Experience

• Over 20 years’ experience in a technical role with advanced technical
• knowledge of own field.
• Good knowledge of automotive lubricant technology in terms of products, their
• composition, manufacture, quality and application
• Strong background of working directly with customers to develop and deploy
• products.
• Demonstrated collaborative approach to working and networking with subject
• matter experts and other functions.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, internally and
• externally with customers
• Experience in demonstrating digital tools & data analytics to generate product
  performance insights and support decision-making.

Skills & Proficiencies
Experience in the development and deployment of automotive engine oils is
Desirable for this role.
Strong commercial skills and business credibility.
Strong technical presentation & communication skills
Safe and reliable HSSE operations in the laboratory and at the customer’s site.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into commercially relevant
solutions for customers.
Project management skills prioritise and drive execution.
Innovation approach with the ability to identify emerging trends and translate them into actionable technology initiatives.
 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Travel Requirement

Negligible 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:

Analytical Thinking, Continuous Improvement, Core Analysis, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Enhanced Oil Recovery, Experimental Design, Formulated product testing, Formulation Deployment, New Product Development, Product Development, Product Development Projects, Writing skills

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